Which place is cheaper, Saint John's or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Saint John's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Saint John's, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Osaka or Saint John's?
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.
Saint John's
If you've been to St. John's, Antigua, you were likely on a cruise - which means you likely did not have enough time to truly experience the magic of this tiny island getaway.
St. Johns is the capital of the tiny islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Located on Antigua, this tropical city lives up to its status as a tropical paradise. With 365 beaches on the island, you can enjoy the luxury of lounging in the sand every day of the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $88Saint John's $222
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, while the average daily cost in Saint John's is $222. 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 Osaka and Saint John's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Saint John's $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Saint John's $240
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Saint John's
Looking for a hotel in Osaka or Saint John's? 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.Osaka $14Saint John's $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $70
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Osaka to Osaka International Airport (ITM): $150
- Airport Transfer! Osaka Airport (ITM) to Center of hotel in Osaka: $150
- Airport Transfer!Hotel in center of Osaka to Kansai Airport (KIX): $192
- Arrival Private Transfer from Itama Airport ITM to Osaka City by Minivan: $75
- Departure Private Transfer from Osaka City to Itama Airport ITM by Minivan: $75
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $192
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $237
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $199
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Nara: $215
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Osaka: $87
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer ⇋ Osaka: $163
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint John's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint John's:
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Local Bus$1.52
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Taxi From Airport$6.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint John's
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint John's:
- VIP Meet and Greet Fast Track on Arrival at Antigua Airport - without Transfers : $74
- Shared Roundtrip Taxi Transfer from Antigua Airport to Royalton Antigua Resort: $45
- Round-Trip Transfer between Antigua Airport and Antigua Hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Island Hotels: $79
- Private Transfer from St. John's Port to Antigua Airport (ANU): $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua Airport (ANU) to St. John's Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Antigua & Barbuda V.C. Bird Airport (ANU) to island: $113
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfers & Tour in Antigua & Barbuda: $200
- Private Round Trip Transfer From Antigua Airport To NonSuch Bay: $99
- Private One-Way Antigua Airport Transfer To/From Antigua: $45
- Private Airport Transfers to Antigua and Barbuda: $60
- Private Airport Transfers 1- 2 Pax. Zone C: Hotels: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Saint John's?
Prices for flights to both Saint John's and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Saint John's $68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki DIY Cooking in the Heart of Osaka: $23
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $26
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $27
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $37
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $47
- Nosatlgic Namba Osaka Street Food Tour.: $48
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $50
- Home Cooking Class: $51
- Homemade Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka: $51
- Enjoy artistic TEMPURA Cooking Class: $60
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $63
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint John's
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint John's.
- City Lime Food Tour: Taste our culture on Antigua's only food tour in the city!: $105
- Discover the Flavors of St. Johns Food Tour: $125
- Private Art Tour or Food Tour: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Saint John's $103
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)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.92
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.58
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.58
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.23
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.88
- Tsutenkaku Tower Entry Ticket: $6.54
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.84
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $8.02
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.81
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint John's
Here are a few typical costs in Saint John's for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to the Museum of Antigua & Barbu$3.00
Tours and Activities in Saint John's
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John's for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6-Hours Guided Stingray Tour in the East Coast of Antigua: $161
- Adventure Antigua - Eli's Original Eco Tour: $125
- Adventure Antigua - The Xtreme Circumnavigation: $190
- Adventure Power Boat Tour Antigua and Private Laviscount Island: $170
- Animal Lovers Dream Tour: $180
- Antigua Historical Sites Island Tour: $75
- Antigua Reef Riders Self-Drive Boat and Snorkeling Tour: $180
- Antigua Round Island Tour: $85
- Antigua Seafood Lunch Cruise From St. John's: $135
- Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St John's Sightseeing Tour: $59
- Antigua Shore Excursion: Round Island Tour: $110
- Antigua Sunset Catamaran Cruise From St. John's: $116
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Saint John's $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Born & Raised Local Guide: $31
- Osaka Nights: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $33
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $39
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $40
- 3 Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Namba : $52
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Osaka and Saint John's, we can see that Saint John's is more expensive. And not only is Osaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia and Saint John's 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 Osaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Osaka 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 Saint John's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John's than you might in Osaka.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Osaka Expensive? and Is Saint John's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Saint John's?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Saint John's. When comparing the sizes of Osaka and Saint John's, 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 Osaka or Saint John's?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John's experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Osaka or Saint John's in the Summer?
Both Saint John's and Osaka during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Osaka in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John's year-round.
In July, Osaka is generally around the same temperature as Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Saint John's, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 245 hours of full sun.
Saint John's gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Saint John's. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Saint John's 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Saint John's in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Saint John's. Most visitors come to Osaka for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Saint John's attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Osaka is cooler than Saint John's in the autumn. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Saint John's fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Saint John's this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 217 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Saint John's receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Osaka usually receives less rain than Saint John's. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Saint John's 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Saint John's in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Saint John's. The winter months attract visitors to Osaka because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John's throughout the year.
In the winter, Osaka is much colder than Saint John's. Typically, the winter temperatures in Osaka in January average around 6°C (42°F), and Saint John's averages at about 24°C (76°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. In the winter, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Saint John's. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint John's receives 236 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets less rain in January than Saint John's. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Saint John's 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Saint John's in the Spring?
Both Saint John's and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John's because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Osaka is generally much colder than Saint John's. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 15°C (59°F), and Saint John's fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It's quite sunny in Saint John's. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Saint John's during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Saint John's receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John's. It's quite rainy in Osaka. In April, Osaka usually receives more rain than Saint John's. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Saint John's receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Saint John's 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John's and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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