Which place is cheaper, Osaka or Mount Kailash?
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 Mount Kailash or Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mount Kailash or Osaka? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Mount Kailash or Osaka?
Mount Kailash
The main point of entry to Mount Kailash is a small village called Darchen. Once an important sheep station for nomads and their flocks, the village has now grown to provide for the pilgrims wishing to embark towards Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It contains a number of guest houses and restaurants as well as a hotel where pilgrims must get permission from the Public Security Bureau to make the trek around the mountain. Also in the village are a handful of small stores and kiosks, as well as some grounds for camping. It is about 330 km (a one-day bus drive) from the town of Shiquanhe to the northeast, where Gunsa Airport is located, offering flights twice a week to Lhasa and Chengdu.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Mount Kailash Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Kailash $95Osaka $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Kailash is $95, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $103. 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 Mount Kailash and Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Kailash $29Osaka $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Kailash $58Osaka $88
Compare Hotels in Mount Kailash and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Mount Kailash or Osaka? 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: Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mount Kailash $33Osaka $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Osaka to Each City in Kansai: $115
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $206
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer from/to Osaka or Kyoto: $42
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer to/from Osaka or Kyoto city: $86
- Kansai Airport (KIX) Private Airport Transfer to Osaka/Kyoto: $143
- Kansai Airport (KIX) Transfer to Osaka/Kobe/Kyoto/Nara/Wakayama: $59
- Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto city Arrival Private Transfer: $137
- Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto hotels - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $280
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Kyoto City Hotels: $230
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Osaka City Hotels: $139
- Kansai Airport Osaka City Private Taxi Transfers: $262
- Kansai Airport(KIX): Private Transfer to/from Osaka or Kyoto city: $118
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Kailash or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka and Mount Kailash 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 dayMount Kailash $45Osaka $42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka Cooking Class 17 Tastes Takoyaki Making: $21
- Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting: $32
- Welcome to Osaka Matrix and Local food tour with Ninja Guide: $36
- Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon: $38
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour at the Kuromon Market in Osaka: $41
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $42
- (1 Group Only) Osaka Dotonbori Food Tour Wagyu & Ramen Takoyaki: $45
- Osaka Cooking for Japanese Pescatarian dishes: $48
- Private Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba: $48
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $48
- Family Friendly Osaka Tempura Cooking Class: $51
- Deep Osaka Night Walking Tour with Optional Dinner: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Kailash $17Osaka $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$29
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Dotonbori: CHEVAL Nightclub Ticket & Drinks (Foreign Only): $5.11
- Osaka Shinsaibashi: AMMONA Nightclub Entry Ticket (For Foreign): $6.38
- Osaka Dotonbori: GIRAFFE Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.38
- Osaka Umeda: OWL Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.39
- Osaka Food Quest: Self-Guided Culinary & History Adventure: $6.68
- Osaka Katsuo-ji Temple Natural Attraction Ticket: $8.00
- Harukas 300 Observatory Tickets | Osaka: $8.00
- Osaka Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign & Neon Lights View: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $13
- General Admission ticket to ABENO HARUKAS in Osaka: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Kailash $2.96Osaka $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- 3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba: $46
- Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl: $51
- Osaka Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk: $83
When comparing the travel costs between Mount Kailash and Osaka, we can see that Osaka is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mount Kailash Expensive? and Is Osaka Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.