Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Osaka. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Osaka?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Osaka $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $88. 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 Haifa and Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Osaka? 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Osaka $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Universal Studios Japan Entry Pass & Shared 1-way Transfer: $100
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto City: $66
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $109
- Private departure transfer from central Osaka city to Itami airport (ITM): $125
- Private arrival transfer from Kansai airport to Kobe City & Arima Onsen: $92
- Private Transfer from Osaka hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport(KIX): $79
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport: $71
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Osaka $25
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Osaka $20
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $134
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $179
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $138
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,579
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $32
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $117
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,370
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $71
- 5 Hour Osaka Castle Tsutenkaku and Dotonbori Guided Tour: $71
- 90mins Samurai Pilgrimage Osaka Castle Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Osaka $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Osaka, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Osaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Osaka is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Osaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Osaka 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Osaka.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Osaka?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Osaka, 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 Haifa or Osaka?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Haifa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Haifa or Osaka in the Summer?
Both Osaka and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Osaka for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Haifa is generally around the same temperature as Osaka. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 27°C (81°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Osaka. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Osaka 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Osaka in the Autumn?
Both Osaka and Haifa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Haifa is a little warmer than Osaka in the autumn. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 24°C (75°F) in October, and Osaka fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 159 hours of full sun.
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Osaka. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Osaka 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Osaka in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Osaka. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
In the winter, Haifa is much warmer than Osaka. Typically, the winter temperatures in Haifa in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Osaka averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Osaka during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Osaka receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Osaka. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Osaka 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Osaka in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Osaka. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Osaka for the activities around the city.
In April, Haifa is generally a little warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 19°C (66°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Osaka. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Osaka receives 176 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Osaka. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Osaka 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Osaka and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.