Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Nagoya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Nagoya, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Nagoya?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $107Nagoya $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, while the average daily cost in Nagoya 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 Jerusalem and Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Nagoya $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Nagoya $92
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Nagoya? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Nagoya $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.13
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $209
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $144
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Nagoya city hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port : $131
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $136
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port: $144
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $157
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $187
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $276
- Private Transfer between Chubu Centrair Int'l Airport and Nagoya: $284
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $441
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $768
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $31Nagoya $27
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.65
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Watermelon$3.98
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.65
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Bagels$7.96
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Lunch for 2$14
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Snacks$5.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.43Nagoya $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$33
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $502
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $84
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket Oneway/Roundway: $22
- Shirakawa-go From Nagoya One day Bus Self-guided Tour: $23
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $25
- Shirakawa-go from nagoya 1D Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $49
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $51
- Tie-Dye Activity and Traditional Town Walking Tour in NAGOYA: $53
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $60
- From Ise Grand Shrine Day Tour: $60
- Customized Private Tour: $72
- Mitsui Outlet Park, Light-Up Festival, & Onsen Tour: $76
- Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $81
- Half-day tour to enjoy Japan's largest illumination and outlet: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Nagoya $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.77
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Nagoya, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Nagoya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Nagoya is in Asia, 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 Nagoya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nagoya 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem than you might in Nagoya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Nagoya, 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 Jerusalem or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nagoya in the Summer?
Both Nagoya and Jerusalem during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Nagoya for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 23°C (73°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 170 hours of full sun.
Nagoya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Nagoya. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Nagoya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nagoya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Nagoya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Nagoya because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Jerusalem is around the same temperature as Nagoya in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Nagoya fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 176 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nagoya receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Nagoya 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nagoya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Nagoya. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Nagoya this time of year.
It's quite cold in Nagoya in the winter. In the winter, Jerusalem is much warmer than Nagoya. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jerusalem in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Nagoya averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In the winter, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nagoya. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 180 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Nagoya. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Nagoya 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Nagoya in the Spring?
Both Nagoya and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Nagoya for the activities around the city.
In April, Jerusalem is generally a little warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 16°C (61°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagoya. In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Nagoya 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Nagoya and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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