Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Matsue?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Matsue and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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.
Matsue, Japan is located on the scenic shores of Lake Shinji in the Shimane Prefecture. Matsue is the capital city of the prefecture and is known as the water city due to being located between Lake Shinji, Lake Nakaumi, and the Sea of Japan. This historically rich city is famous for being a laid back samurai village with stunning sunsets and traditional confectioneries.
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Japan, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Matsue is $65, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $164. 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 Matsue and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Matsue:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Matsue 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.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
Here are a few actual costs in Matsue for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Matsue and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Matsue much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Matsue is in Asia and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Matsue would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Matsue 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Matsue.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Matsue Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Matsue has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Matsue and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.