Which place is cheaper, Sapporo or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Sapporo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Guangzhou and Sapporo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Sapporo?
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $90Sapporo $114
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $90, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $114. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Guangzhou and Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $58Sapporo $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $116Sapporo $136
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou or Sapporo? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Sapporo $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $120
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , to Shenzhen Transfer: $100
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Luxury Vehicle: $89
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $88
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $70
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $70
- Guangzhou Airport: Private Transfer to/from Guangzhou: $70
- Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou with Private Transfer: $69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- New Chitose Airport CTS Private Transfer to/from Sapporo: $246
- Private Transfer Hakkaido Sapporo to New Chitose Airport CTS : $251
- Private Transfer: between Sapporo and Upopoy: $469
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $137
- [Airport Transfer] Smoothly move between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport with a private car! one way: $237
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo and Guangzhou change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayGuangzhou $20Sapporo $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $100
- Private Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Cruise: $110
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $119
- World 8th Tallest Building (one of Best View point & dinner): $120
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $153
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Cooking Class with a Sapporo Local Kanae in her Home: $72
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local: $82
- Japanese Cooking Class in Sapporo with a Professional in her Home: $88
- Recommended! [Hand-rolled sushi experience] is a standard at Japanese celebrations, and can be enjoyed for dinner or lunch! !: $100
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Guangzhou $18Sapporo $18
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 4 Hours Half Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private Tour: $170
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $153
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 5-Hour Flexible Private Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Options: $153
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 6-Hour Half Day Private Tour to Guangdong Romance Park: $187
- 6-Hour Private Tour for Layover Travellers via Guangzhou Airport: $170
- 7-Hour Private Day Tour to Sunac Land Amusement Park in Guangzhou: $187
- 9-Hour Gulong Gorge and Huangteng Gorge Glass Bridge Private Tour: $187
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.50
- Mt. Moiwa Ropeway / Moriscar Ticket: $16
- Sapporo Night Tour: $44
- Sapporo Morning Walking Tour: $50
- Nopporo Forest Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo, presenting a retro Cycle cap: $54
- Hokkaido tourāOtaru,ShiroiKoibito Park,SnowLand from Sapporo: $62
- Japanese buckwheat noodle making experience in Sapporo,japan: $63
- Hokkaido Noboribetsu Lake Toya Tour from Sapporo: $64
- Experience traditional Japanese cuisine, making soba noodles in Sapporo, in a fun and casual way.: $65
- A private train ride tour from Furano to Aahikawa : $68
- Personalized Experience with a Local: $72
- Mountain Bike Tour from Sapporo Including Hoheikyo Onsen and Lunch: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Sapporo $8.59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guangzhou and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Sapporo?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 67% larger than the population of Sapporo. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou and Sapporo, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou or Sapporo?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Guangzhou or Sapporo in the Summer?
Both Sapporo and Guangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Sapporo in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Guangzhou is generally a little warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 29°C (84°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 21°C (69°F).
It's quite sunny in Guangzhou. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Sapporo. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sapporo receives 179 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. Guangzhou usually gets more rain in July than Sapporo. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Sapporo 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Sapporo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Sapporo. Furthermore, most visitors come to Sapporo for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
Guangzhou is much warmer than Sapporo in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 25°C (76°F) in October, and Sapporo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Guangzhou usually receives more sunshine than Sapporo during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Sapporo receives 156 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sapporo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Sapporo. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Sapporo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Sapporo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Sapporo. Additionally, the winter months attract visitors to Sapporo because of the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Sapporo can be very cold. In the winter, Guangzhou is much warmer than Sapporo. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guangzhou in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Sapporo averages at about -5°C (24°F).
In the winter, Guangzhou often gets more sunshine than Sapporo. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sapporo receives 99 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sapporo. Guangzhou usually gets less rain in January than Sapporo. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Sapporo -5°C (24°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Sapporo in the Spring?
Both Sapporo and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Sapporo this time of year.
In April, Guangzhou is generally much warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 22°C (72°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Sapporo during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Sapporo receives 183 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Sapporo. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Sapporo 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Sapporo and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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