Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Osaka 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: Jodhpur or Osaka?
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $35Osaka $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $88. 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 Jodhpur and Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur or Osaka? 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.51Osaka $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from jodhpur to jaisalmer with osian temple: $60
- jodhpur to ranthambore one Way Transfer: $106
- jaiselmer to Jodhpur one Way Transfer: $48
- jaipur to jodhpur one Way Transfer: $96
- Transfer from Jodhpur to Udaipur via Jain Temple in Ranakpur: $45
- Transfer Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur & KumbhalgarhFort: $48
- Transfer From Jodhpur To Ranakpur To Udaipur: $44
- Private transfer - Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur: $201
- Private Transfers from Jodhpur To Udaipur Hotels with Stops: $49
- Private Transfers Jodhpur To Pushkar Drop: $62
- Private Transfer from Jodhpur to Delhi by a/c car: $139
- Private Transfer From JodhpurTo Ahmedabad: $107
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Universal Studios Japan Entry Pass & Shared 1-way Transfer: $100
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $25
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto City: $66
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $109
- Private departure transfer from central Osaka city to Itami airport (ITM): $125
- Private arrival transfer from Kansai airport to Kobe City & Arima Onsen: $92
- Private Transfer from Osaka hotels to Osaka Cruise Port: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport(KIX): $79
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport: $71
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka hotels: $72
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka and Jodhpur 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 dayJodhpur $13Osaka $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $6.15
- Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
- Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $19
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
- Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $22
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
- Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jodhpur $12Osaka $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.98
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Astrology Reading$4.19
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jodhpur city tour with Private guide and car: $120
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- 2 Days Guided Jodhpur & Udaipur Tour From Jodhpur With Hotels: $198
- 2 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Camel & Village Tour: $78
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $90
- 2 Days Jodhpur Private Tour With Camel Ride And Village Tour: $72
- 2 Days Safari Tour in Jawai and Jodphur: $200
- 2 Days Tour in Jodhpur, Heritage City: $83
- 2 Days in Jodhpur Heritage Tour : $75
- 3 Day Sightseeing Tour of Jodhpur & Udaipur: $229
- 3 Days Jodhpur City Tour With Village Tour & Desert Tour: $98
- 3 Days Jodhpur Private Tour: $216
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Dotonbori Nightscapes: Photoshooting tour in Dotonbori": $120
- "Experience Kyoto: A Full-Day Private Tour Adventure": $120
- 1-Day walking tour in Osakaļ¼Castle, temples and Ukiyoe: $134
- 150 mins Deep Samurai Experience near Osaka Castle: $179
- 2-Hour Osaka Go-Kart Experience with Local Guide from Namba: $138
- 3 Days Private Osaka Kyoto and Nara Tour with English Driver: $1,579
- 3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart: $32
- 3/4/5 Hours Private Tour in Osaka with Local Guide: $117
- 4-Day Private Kyoto Osaka Nara Sightseeing tour with Guide: $2,370
- 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku: $71
- 5 Hour Osaka Castle Tsutenkaku and Dotonbori Guided Tour: $71
- 90mins Samurai Pilgrimage Osaka Castle Tour: $214
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Osaka $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jodhpur and Osaka, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka than you might in Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Osaka?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur and Osaka, 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 Jodhpur or Osaka?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jodhpur experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jodhpur or Osaka in the Summer?
Both Osaka and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Jodhpur can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Jodhpur is generally a little warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 32°C (90°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. It's quite rainy in Jodhpur. In July, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Osaka. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Osaka 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Osaka in the Autumn?
Both Osaka and Jodhpur during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year.
Jodhpur is a little warmer than Osaka in the autumn. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Osaka fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in October than Osaka. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Osaka 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Osaka in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Osaka. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Jodhpur is much warmer than Osaka. Typically, the winter temperatures in Jodhpur in January average around 17°C (63°F), and Osaka averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In January, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Osaka. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Osaka 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Osaka in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Osaka. Jodhpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city.
Jodhpur can become quite hot in the spring. In April, Jodhpur is generally much warmer than Osaka. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 31°C (88°F), and Osaka fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
It's quite rainy in Osaka. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in April than Osaka. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Osaka receives 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Osaka 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Osaka and Jodhpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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