Which place is cheaper, Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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.
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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 Kyoto is $96. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
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Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Kyoto, 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 Kyoto. Additionally, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
The heat can be very extreme in Islamabad. In the summer, Islamabad is a little warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Islamabad in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Kyoto averages at about 27°C (81°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 Kyoto. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 183 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. Islamabad receives a lot of rain in the summer. Islamabad usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Kyoto. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Kyoto and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Kyoto for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Islamabad is generally a little warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 26°C (80°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during autumn. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. In October, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Kyoto and Islamabad during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Kyoto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Kyoto can get quite cold in the winter. Islamabad is much warmer than Kyoto in the winter. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Kyoto fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the winter, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 140 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in January than Kyoto. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Kyoto. Also, most visitors come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
In the spring, Islamabad is much warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Islamabad in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Kyoto averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during spring. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Islamabad | Kyoto | |||
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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) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) |
Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |