Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Penang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Penang or Yokohama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Penang and Yokohama. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Penang or Yokohama?
Penang
Just off the northwestern coast of Malaysia is the charming and diverse island state of Penang. As the link between the ancient kingdoms of Asia and Europe's colonial empire, this area is enriched with Malay, Chinese, Indian and European influences. This exciting culture is centered in George Town, the main city of the state.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Malaysia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Malaysia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPenang $103Yokohama $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Penang is $103, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $124. 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 Penang and Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPenang $49Yokohama $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPenang $98Yokohama $138
Compare Hotels in Penang and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Penang or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Penang $12Yokohama $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Penang
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Penang:
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Local Bus$1.26
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Island Ferry$0.50
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Bus From Airport to George Town$0.57
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Taxi From Airport to George Town$9.64
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Motorbike Rental (One Day)$6.29
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Bicycle Rental (One Day)$2.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Penang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Penang:
- Chauffeur: Penang Island to Singapore Van Transfer: $138
- Full-Day Private Transfer in Penang City : $210
- Penang Airport (PEN) to Penang Island - Arrival Private Transfer : $38
- Penang Airport (PEN) to Penang Island - Arrival Private transfer: $43
- Penang Airport (PEN): Transfer to Swettenham Cruise Port: $116
- Penang Airport PEN to Penang Island - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Penang Airport Transfer ( 24/7): $29
- Penang Airport Transfer to Georgetown/City Hotel or Resort/Beach Hotel: $18
- Penang Airport to Swettenham Cruise Port - Round Trip Transfer: $76
- Penang Airport(PEN) to Penang Island -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $76
- Penang City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur Airport One-way Transfer: $140
- Penang City Hotels to Kuala Lumpur City Hotels One-way Transfer: $140
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Haneda Airport to/from Yokohama Private transfer: $119
- Haneda Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $148
- Narita Airport to/from Yokohama Private Transfer: $324
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $264
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $119
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Narita International Airport: $239
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT: $114
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $76
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo city hotels: $96
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $59
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND): $65
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport: $54
Is it cheaper to fly into Penang or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Penang 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 dayPenang $33Yokohama $37
Typical Food Prices in Penang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Penang:
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Snack$1.68
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Dinner at The Suffolk House (for 2)$72
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Lunch at Sakae Sushi (for 2)$61
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Lassy Juice$1.47
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Dinner for 2$3.14
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Street Stall Food$0.59
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$3.98
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Italian Lunch (for Two)$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Penang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Penang.
- Penang Food Tour - Georgetown: $62
- Eat Like A Local: Penang Street Food Tour: $62
- 3-Hour Heritage on a Plate Dinner Hop in George Town Penang: $65
- Private Half Day Penang Tasty Local Street Food Tour: $87
- 4-Hour Georgetown Food Tour: $88
- Cooking Classes In Penang By Penang Chiak: $93
- Private Dinner at THE TOP with Skywalk Experience from Penang: $103
- Chef Samuel's Private Malaysian Cooking Class with Wet Market Tour: $116
- Food Tour at Penang - Eat Like a Local, Feel Like a Local: $120
- Experience Malaysia: Authentic Malaysia Cooking Tour: $121
- Dinner at Penang Hill Including Train Ride: $141
- Penang's Night Eat-Venture Vespa Food Tour: $160
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $46
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $78
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Ginza Private Walking and Tokyo Local Food Tour: $104
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $108
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $114
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $123
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $124
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $161
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $162
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Penang $49Yokohama $29
Typical Entertainment Prices in Penang
Here are a few typical costs in Penang for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Butterfly Gardens$6.50
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Trishaw Tour (One Hour)$6.29
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Fort Cornwallis Entrance$0.42
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Entrance$2.10
Tours and Activities in Penang
Here are a few actual costs in Penang for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Asia Camera Museum Admission Ticket: $5.38
- Malaysia: The Blue Mansion - Daily Tour: $5.67
- Tech Dome Entrance Ticket: $6.11
- Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town: $6.35
- Tropical Spice Garden E-Ticket: $7.17
- Skip the Line: Admission Ticket - General: $7.18
- TeddyVille Museum Penang Malaysia Entry Ticket: $8.27
- Penang Hill Funicular Ticket: $8.35
- Wonderfood Museum in Penang Admission Ticket: $8.54
- Wonderfood Museum in Penang Admission Ticket: $8.71
- Admission Ticket for Dark Mansion Glow-in-the-Dark Museum in Penang: $8.80
- Penang Street Food in Georgetown and History Walking Audio Tour: $10
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Yokohama Zoo Zoorasia Admission Ticket: $6.29
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $7.58
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $20
- Family tour with Manhole covers & Vehicles: $22
- Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~: $23
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- Tokyo Tower: Privat tour, day or night with local guide: $27
- Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in shinjyuku: $32
- 【Carefully selected】Japanese sake tasting experience: $32
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $32
- Walking tour focus on 5 Architecture and history: $35
- Small-Group Souvenirs Hunting Tour in Ginza: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPenang $15Yokohama $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Penang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Penang:
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Beer$1.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Penang and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Penang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Penang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Penang 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama than you might in Penang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Penang Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Penang or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Penang. When comparing the sizes of Penang and Yokohama, 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 Penang or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Penang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Penang or Yokohama in the Summer?
Both Yokohama and Penang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Penang throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Penang is around the same temperature as Yokohama. Typically, the summer temperatures in Penang in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Yokohama averages at about 25°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Penang. Penang usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during summer. Penang gets 211 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 137 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yokohama. It's quite rainy in Penang. In July, Penang usually receives more rain than Yokohama. Penang gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPenang 27°C (81°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Penang or Yokohama in the Autumn?
Both Yokohama and Penang during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Penang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Penang is generally much warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Penang average around 27°C (81°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Penang. Penang usually gets more rain in October than Yokohama. Penang gets 340 mm (13.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPenang 27°C (81°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Penang or Yokohama in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Penang and Yokohama. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Penang year-round. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Yokohama this time of year.
Penang is much warmer than Yokohama in the winter. The daily temperature in Penang averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Yokohama fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In January, Penang usually receives more rain than Yokohama. Penang gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPenang 28°C (82°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Penang or Yokohama in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Penang as well as Yokohama. Penang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Yokohama for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Penang is much warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the spring temperatures in Penang in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Yokohama averages at about 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Penang this time of the year. In the spring, Penang often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Penang gets 218 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 161 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Penang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Penang usually gets more rain in April than Yokohama. Penang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPenang 28°C (82°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Penang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 330 mm (13 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 340 mm (13.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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