Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Hiroshima?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Hiroshima or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Hiroshima and Montego Bay can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Hiroshima or Montego Bay?
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHiroshima $126Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Hiroshima is $126, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Hiroshima and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHiroshima $67Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHiroshima $134Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Hiroshima and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Hiroshima or Montego Bay? 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: Hiroshima Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hiroshima $10Montego Bay $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima City: $128
- Shared Departure Transfer : Hiroshima City to Hiroshima Airport: $128
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $164
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $182
- Hiroshima City: Private Transfer to/from Hiroshima Airport: $189
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $244
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $272
- Private Transfer Hiroshima Airport: $292
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Kingston: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $319
- Private Airport Transfers To and From Kingston (KIN) Airport: $200
- Horseback Ride/Swim and Blue Hole Falls Daytrip with Transfers: $190
- Green Grato Caves and Dunns River Falls with Private Transfer : $180
- Riu Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $169
- Private Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting Tour with Private Transfer: $135
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Private Transfer to Dunns River Blue Hole Tubing from Montego Bay: $110
- Private Transfer to Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole: $110
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Sandals South Coast Airport Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Hiroshima or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Hiroshima 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 dayHiroshima $52Montego Bay $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima Night Walk & Traditional Okonomiyaki Dinner Tour: $52
- Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with a Local Chef: $59
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $82
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $100
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $103
- Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour: $105
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Hiroshima with Machiko's Family: $108
- Hiroshima Peace Bicycle Tour and Okonomiyaki Dinner: $113
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $182
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $221
- Private Nature, History, and Food Tour: $629
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hiroshima $5.58Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea): $6.76
- LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket(For Foreign): $6.76
- Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket: $12
- HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER Admission Ticket: $16
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $20
- Abacus & Calligraphy Experience Near Hiroshima Peace Park: $21
- Hiroshima and Peace Park Private guided Tour: $22
- Peace Memorial Park Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome Tour: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour with Expert Guide: $23
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: A Guided Tour: $24
- Kumano Brush Factory Tour and Brush-Making Experience: $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
- Private Dolphin Cove Adventure : $250
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 3 Hours Private Highlights Tour & Shopping in Montego Bay Jamaica: $100
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- ATV Adventure and Rick's Cafe Tour with Transportation: $238
- ATV Jungle Safari Tour from Montego Bay: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHiroshima $12Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Hiroshima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Hiroshima:
- Visit behind the Scenes: Hiroshima Saijo Sake Brewery Tour: $124
- Half-Day Saijo Tour Sake Tasting and Brewery Tour in Hiroshima: $131
- Private Goma Fire Ritual, Lunch & Sake Brewery Visits : $200
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hiroshima and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Hiroshima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Hiroshima is in Asia and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Hiroshima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hiroshima 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Hiroshima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hiroshima Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hiroshima or Montego Bay?
Hiroshima has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Hiroshima and Montego Bay, 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 Hiroshima or Montego Bay?
Hiroshima has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Hiroshima or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Hiroshima during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Hiroshima because of the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In the summer, Hiroshima is around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Typically, the summer temperatures in Hiroshima in July average around 26°C (79°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Hiroshima often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Hiroshima gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hiroshima. Hiroshima usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Hiroshima gets 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHiroshima 26°C (79°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Hiroshima or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Hiroshima and Montego Bay. The shopping scene are the main draw to Hiroshima this time of year. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Hiroshima is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Hiroshima average around 17°C (63°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Hiroshima usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Hiroshima gets 193 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Hiroshima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Hiroshima usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Hiroshima gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHiroshima 17°C (63°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Hiroshima or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Hiroshima as well as Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Hiroshima for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hiroshima. Hiroshima is much colder than Montego Bay in the winter. The daily temperature in Hiroshima averages around 4°C (40°F) in January, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Hiroshima often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Hiroshima gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Hiroshima usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Hiroshima gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHiroshima 4°C (40°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Hiroshima or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Hiroshima are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Hiroshima is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the spring temperatures in Hiroshima in April average around 14°C (56°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Hiroshima usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Hiroshima gets 193 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Hiroshima. In April, Hiroshima usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Hiroshima gets 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHiroshima 14°C (56°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Hiroshima
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (56°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 17°C (63°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (53°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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