A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Islamabad vs. Yaeyama Islands for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Yaeyama Islands 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: Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands?

Islamabad

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.

Yaeyama Islands

The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Yaeyama Islands, we can see that Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands?

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.

Should I visit Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands in the Summer?

Both Yaeyama Islands and Islamabad during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Yaeyama Islands for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

It's very hot in Islamabad this time of the year. Islamabad is around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands in the summer. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 32°C (90°F) in July, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).

In Yaeyama Islands, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the summer, Islamabad often gets less sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 279 hours of full sun.

Yaeyama Islands gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually gets more rain in July than Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Yaeyama Islands. Also, many visitors come to Yaeyama Islands in the autumn for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Islamabad is around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Islamabad in October average around 26°C (80°F), and Yaeyama Islands averages at about 26°C (78°F).

In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during autumn. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Yaeyama Islands receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Yaeyama Islands. Also, most visitors come to Yaeyama Islands for the museums and the cuisine during these months.

In January, Islamabad is generally cooler than Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 14°C (57°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the winter, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 97 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad usually gets less rain in January than Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Islamabad or Yaeyama Islands in the Spring?

Both Yaeyama Islands and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Yaeyama Islands because of the beaches and the natural beauty.

Islamabad is a little warmer than Yaeyama Islands in the spring. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during spring. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Yaeyama Islands. In April, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Yaeyama Islands is May to June.

Typical Weather for Yaeyama Islands and Islamabad