Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto and Whitsundays 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.
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.
Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.
As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $118, while the average daily cost in Whitsundays is $155. 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 Whitsundays in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Whitsundays, we can see that Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays is in Pacific, 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 Whitsundays would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays Expensive?.
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Whitsundays is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Kyoto has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Both Whitsundays and Kyoto during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Kyoto is generally around the same temperature as Whitsundaysin January. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 27°C (81°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Whitsundays, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin January. Kyoto gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 285 hours of full sun.
Whitsundays gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets less rain in July than Whitsundaysin January. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 331 mm (13 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Whitsundays. Many visitors come to Kyoto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kyoto is cooler than Whitsundays in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Whitsundays this time of the year. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during autumn. Kyoto gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 207 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Whitsundays receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kyoto usually receives less rain than Whitsundaysin April. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Whitsundays. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Kyoto can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Kyoto is much colder than Whitsundays. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kyoto in January average around 5°C (40°F), and Whitsundays averages at about 16°C (62°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Whitsundays. In the winter, Kyoto often gets less sunshine than Whitsundaysin July. Kyoto gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Whitsundays receives 226 hours of full sun.
Kyoto usually gets more rain in January than Whitsundaysin July. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Whitsundays and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Kyoto is generally much colder than Whitsundaysin October. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 14°C (58°F), and Whitsundays fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Whitsundays. Kyoto usually receives less sunshine than Whitsundays during spring. Kyoto gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Whitsundays receives 298 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Kyoto. In April, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Whitsundaysin October. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Whitsundays receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Kyoto | Whitsundays | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 331 mm (13 in) |
Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 377 mm (14.8 in) |
Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 312 mm (12.3 in) |
Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 191 mm (7.5 in) |