Which place is cheaper, Ise or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Ise 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.
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
A coastal city of Japan, Ise is best known for the Ise Shrine, arguably the holiest and most important Shinto site and the reputed home of the Emperor's Sacred Mirror. The shrine dates back to 4 BC and actually consists of two shrines: the inner shrine called Naiku and the outer shrine called Geku.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan, and The Best Cultural Tours in Japan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Ise is $89. 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 Islamabad and Ise in more detail.
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Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Prices for flights to both Ise and Islamabad 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
Here are a few actual costs in Ise for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Ise, we can see that Ise is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad 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 Ise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ise than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Ise Expensive?.
Islamabad has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Ise. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Ise, 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Ise. Also, the beaches and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Ise this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Islamabad. In the summer, Islamabad is a little warmer than Ise. Typically, the summer temperatures in Islamabad in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Ise averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the summer, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Ise. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ise receives 169 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ise. Islamabad receives a lot of rain in the summer. Islamabad usually gets more rain in July than Ise. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Ise receives 219 mm (8.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Ise and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Ise for the shopping scene.
In October, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Ise. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 26°C (80°F), and Ise fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Ise during autumn. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Ise receives 160 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ise. In October, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Ise. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Ise receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Ise and Islamabad during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Ise in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Ise can get quite cold in the winter. Islamabad is much warmer than Ise in the winter. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Ise fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the winter, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Ise. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ise receives 165 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in January than Ise. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Ise receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Ise. Furthermore, most visitors come to Ise for the beaches during these months.
In the spring, Islamabad is much warmer than Ise. Typically, the spring temperatures in Islamabad in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Ise averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Ise during spring. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Ise receives 169 hours of full sun in the spring.
Ise receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Ise. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Ise receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Islamabad | Ise | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) |
Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) |
Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |