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 $108Montego Bay $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $108, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $258. 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 $60Montego Bay $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $120Montego Bay $204
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 $7.16Montego Bay $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $119
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Private Transfer: $119
- Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $130
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $151
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $162
- Osaka Hotel Private Transfer to or from Kyoto Hotel: $206
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka City Hotels: $237
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $241
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Kyoto to Each City in Kansai: $247
- 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:
- 2727lounge/Magarativille/Pier1 & taboo nightlife private transfer: $45
- A "Private" Airport Transfer to any Resort in Montego Bay: $14
- Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden Private Transfer: $97
- Airport (MBJ) Round Trip Transfer in Montego Bay: $60
- Airport MBJ Round Trip Transfers, to Montego Bay Airbnb & Resorts: $53
- Airport Transfer: $80
- Airport Transfer From Kingston: $200
- Airport Transfer MBJ Montego Bay to Kingston: $150
- Airport Transfer Montego Bay Hotels: $120
- Airport Transfer Riu Montego / Reggae / Palace: $40
- Airport Transfer Negril Hotels: $130
- Airport Transfer To Grand Bahia Principe Hotel: $120
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 $39Montego Bay $142
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour Hidden Tastings and Local Insights: $41
- Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour: $45
- Kyoto Home Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki & Japanese Cuisines: $50
- Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings: $50
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $58
- Japanese Cooking Class: $58
- Kyoto Private Vegan Cooking : Shojin Ryori with a Local Host: $68
- Dinner with Maiko: $68
- Gion Food Tour 13 Dishes at 4 Eateries: $69
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $69
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $69
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay: $40
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Dinner or Lunch with Pickup from Montego Bay: $50
- Sunset Dinner at Bamboo Beach Club: $99
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $117
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $135
- Dinner or lunch at pier one Montego bay Food Tour: $144
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
- Restaurant Transportation for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Montego Bay: $180
- Authentic Jamaican Food Cooking Experience in the Countryside: $195
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $12Montego 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: $1.14
- Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration): $7.94
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $12
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $15
- Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket: $15
- Ticket to Sake Tasting Night in Fushimi: $16
- Gion 160y.o. Building Tour with Matcha & kimono: $16
- Kyoto Arashiyama Easy Walk Tour: $17
- simple kimono plan＆Gorgeous kimono experience: $19
- From Feudal to Formidable: Kyoto’s Architecture Self Guided Tour: $20
- Kyoto Gion Geisha District & Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $20
- Kyoto Historic Center - Walking Tour: $21
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$2.67
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$43
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Jamaica Bamboo Rafting Experience with Lime Stone Massage: $20
- Montego Bay Beach Day Experience: $20
- Souvenirs and Gift shopping Tour in Montego Bay: $20
- Lethe Rafting And Margaritaville Tour from Montego Bay: $20
- Cinnamon Hill Great House Tour: Home of Johnny Cash: $23
- Private Tour Souvenir Shopping in 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
- Experience horseback ride and swimming Adventure: $34
- Luminous Lagoon Night Boat Tour in Jamaica: $35
- Montego Bay Sightseeing Tour and Souvenir Shopping: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $11Montego 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 Nightlife Pub Crawl with Drinks and Karaoke: $26
- Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit: $74
- 3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings: $80
- Kyoto Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkey or Local Mountain Brewery: $84
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $93
- Visit Whisky Distillery Tour from Kyoto: $225
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:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
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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