Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Montego Bay 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: Kyoto or Montego Bay?
Kyoto
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $118Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $118, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Kyoto and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $66Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $132Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto or Montego Bay? 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.82Montego Bay $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $83
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $108
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $115
- Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $132
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $155
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $226
- Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $260
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Airport Private Round Trip Transfer: $40
- Airport Transfer To Hotels in Negril : $88
- Airport Transfer To Secret Wild orchid/ST James Hotel : $60
- Airport Transfer to Montego Bay Hotels (Round-Trip): $54
- Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios Hotels (Round-Trip): $120
- Airport Transfers to Montego Bay Hotels – The Best in Jamaica!: $20
- MBJ Round Trip Private Airport Transfer to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort : $36
- Montego Bay Hotels Private Airport Transfer: $20
- Montego Bay Private Transfer with Airport Pickup and Dropoff : $20
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Areas Private Luxury Transfer: $179
- Private Airport Transfer To Jewel Grande Resort : $47
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotels in Montego Bay : $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $43Montego Bay $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $55
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $61
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $75
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $75
- Ramen Bowl Painting & Cooking in Gion, Kyoto: $76
- Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class in Kyoto: $76
- Kyoto Ramen Bowl Painting and Michelin Cooking Class: $76
- Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour with Local guide: $83
- Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Kyoto with Michiyo: $86
- Japanese 'Bento' cooking class in Kyoto: $89
- Experience 'IZAKAYA' food cooking class in Kyoto: $89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour : $40
- Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay : $40
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Dinner or lunch at pier one Montego bay Food Tour: $144
- Cooking Class in Montego Bay with Home Chef: $150
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer : $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $175
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour: $3.57
- Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour: $7.99
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Kyoto Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $15
- Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: 3-Hour Guided Tour: $20
- Kyoto Fushimi Sake Night Tour -Monitor tour-: $21
- Kyoto Running Tour with Locals: $21
- simple kimono plan＆Gorgeous kimono experience: $21
- Nishiki Market Street Food and Sake Tour in Kyoto -Monitor tour-: $21
- Private Walking Tour Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine Monitor tour: $21
- Sagano Romantic Train Ticket: $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- The Ultimate Montego Bay Night Life Experience: $25
- Montego Bay Cruise Ship Port Transportation Service : $26
- Montego Bay Shopping Private Tour: $26
- Skip the Line: Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: $30
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay : $30
- Great River Bamboo Rafting and Limestone Foot Massage Tour From Montego Bay: $30
- Doctors Cave Beach Roundtrip Tour in Montego Bay: $30
- Adventure and Activity Based Music and Nightlife and Nature: $30
- Explore the Beauty of Montego Bay Nature Tour in Jamaica: $30
- Montego Bay Sightseeing Tour and Souvenir Shopping: $35
- Rose Hall Great House Haunted Night Tour with Admission: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $13Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $42
- Kyoto Bar Crawl with Local Guide: $65
- Kyoto Kyo-Yuzen Craft Workshop Day Tour and Sake Brewery Visit : $141
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $231
- Montego Bay Pub Crawl To Negril and Rick's Cafe: $255
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto is in Asia and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kyoto Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Montego Bay?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto and Montego Bay, 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 Kyoto or Montego Bay?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kyoto or Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Montego Bay. The summer months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kyoto is around the same temperature as Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun in the summer.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Montego Bay. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the autumn, Kyoto is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kyoto in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montego Bay. Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto usually gets less rain in October than Montego Bay. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Kyoto. In January, Kyoto is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 5°C (40°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kyoto usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Kyoto during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
Kyoto is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets more rain in April than Montego Bay. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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