Which place is cheaper, Okinawa or Hyderabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Hyderabad or Okinawa?
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 Hyderabad and Okinawa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Okinawa?
Hyderabad
Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.
Okinawa
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan and includes hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands. The chain of islands is off the southern mainland portion of the country and is made up of 49 inhabited islands and over one hundred uninhabited islands. Naha is Okinawa's capital, which is located in the southern part of Okinawa Island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHyderabad $50Okinawa $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $50, while the average daily cost in Okinawa is $104. 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 Hyderabad and Okinawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHyderabad $21Okinawa $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHyderabad $42Okinawa $144
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Okinawa
Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad or Okinawa? 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: Hyderabad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Hyderabad $13Okinawa $9.32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad
Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hyderabad Airport Transfer: $16
- Mumbai/Goa/Kochi/Bangalore - Private One-Way Transfer: $24
- Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Airport(HYD) to Downtown hotels- Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- US$ 40 Safe Transfer Airport To City Hotels In A Private Car Upto 3pax: $43
- Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $62
- Private Transfer from Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport: $62
- Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $87
- 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
- Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Okinawa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Okinawa:
- Airport Transfer! Center of Naha to Naha Airport (OKA): $125
- Airport Transfer! Naha Airport (OKA) to Center of Naha: $124
- Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Naha Hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Port to Okinawa Airport (OKA): $94
- Private Transfer from Okinawa Airport (OKA) to Nakagusuku Port: $85
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Port to Okinawa Airport (OKA): $85
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Cruise Port to Naha City Hotels : $66
- Private Transfer from Naha City Hotels to Nakagusuku Cruise Port : $66
- Naha hotels to Okinawa Naha Airport (ОКА) - Departure Transfer: $59
- Private Transfer from Naha City Hotels to Nakagusuku Cruise Port : $59
- Okinawa Naha Airport (OKA) to Naha hotels - Arrival Transfer: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Okinawa?
Prices for flights to both Okinawa and Hyderabad 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 dayHyderabad $18Okinawa $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad
For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $97
- Private Half Day Tour: Dinner cruise, Old city shopping ride & Laser show: $175
- Cooking Demonstration of Ethnic Hyderabadi Cuisine at Private Residence (Dinner): $201
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Hyderabad $16Okinawa $14
Tours and Activities in Hyderabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.
- Charminar Skip the line Entry Ticket: $11
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $14
- Night Walk Hyderabad (2 Hour Guided Walking Tour): $17
- Heritage & Cultural Walk of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Tour): $17
- Spiritual Trails of Hyderabad (2 Hours Guided Temples Tour): $17
- Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar: $45
- Private Half-Day Tour of Hyderabad Including Sound & Light Show: $48
- Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Hyderabad: $52
- Golconda Fort & Hyderabad City Tour: $53
- Hyderabads Grand Heritage City Tour: $53
- 4 hours Tour of Golkonda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs in Hyderabad: $60
- Skip The Line Charminar E-Tickets with guide: $61
Tours and Activities in Okinawa
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Okinawa are as follows:
- Okinawa Local Experience and Sunset Cycling Tour: $85
- 2-Hour Private Gorilla Go Kart Experience in Okinawa: $68
- 4 Person Group Tour Kerama Blue Cycling in Aka Island : $118
- American Village &Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Tour from Naha/Chatan: $78
- Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa: $36
- City of Romance and Great Figures Haebaru Cycling Tour: $99
- Cycling Experience in the Historic City of Urasoe: $99
- E-Bike Nature Tour in Shuri: $89
- Jungle River Trek: private tour in Yanbaru, north Okinawa: $49
- Karate History Tour in Okinawa: $106
- Kayak & Snorkel: private tour in Yanbaru, north Okinawa: $111
- Kayak Mangroves or Coral Reef: private tour in north Okinawa : $53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHyderabad $11Okinawa $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Okinawa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Okinawa:
- Naha Local Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Okinawa, we can see that Okinawa is more expensive. And not only is Hyderabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hyderabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hyderabad 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 Okinawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Okinawa than you might in Hyderabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hyderabad Expensive? and Is Okinawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Okinawa?
Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Okinawa. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad and Okinawa, 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.
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.