Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Nassau?
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 Nassau 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
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 $96Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Nassau $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Kyoto hotels to Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $67
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $68
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $79
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $109
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- Kyoto Early Bird Half Day Private Tour with Transfer: $296
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- (Private) Nassau Bahamas Airport Round-Trip Transfers (1-4ppl One Flat Rate): $160
- Airport Transfers : $58
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
- Group transfer: $68
- Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
- Luxury MKT Town Car Private Roundtrip Transfer : $140
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Kyoto or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $24Nassau $53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $46
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Japanese Cooking Class: $61
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $63
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
- Kyoto near Fushimiinari : Wagashi(Japanese sweets)Cooking Class : $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $125
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Nassau $37
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.15
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.14
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour. Up to 6 people!: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.54
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.54
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.54
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.54
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.19
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.61
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure in Nassau: $50
- Dis We Culture Tour (At least 6 passengers): $50
- Private Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Nassau $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
- Kyoto Nightlife: Local Bar Crawl Experience: $438
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Nassau?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Kyoto or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Nassau. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Kyoto is generally around the same temperature as Nassau. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 27°C (81°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during summer. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Nassau. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Nassau. The autumn months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Kyoto is cooler than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the autumn, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto usually gets less rain in October than Nassau. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Kyoto in the winter. In the winter, Kyoto is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kyoto in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during winter. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kyoto usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassau. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Kyoto during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In April, Kyoto is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 14°C (58°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets more rain in April than Nassau. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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