Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Nagoya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Nagoya can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Nagoya?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Nagoya $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $89. 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 Petra and Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Nagoya $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Nagoya $92
Compare Hotels in Petra and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Nagoya? 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Nagoya $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Nagoya city hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port : $131
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $136
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port: $144
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $157
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $187
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $276
- Private Transfer between Chubu Centrair Int'l Airport and Nagoya: $284
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $441
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $768
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Nagoya $27
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Nagoya $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket Oneway/Roundway: $22
- Shirakawa-go From Nagoya One day Bus Self-guided Tour: $23
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway/Raundway: $25
- Shirakawa-go from nagoya 1D Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $49
- Shirakawa-go from Nagoya One Day Bus ticket with Hida Beef Lunch: $51
- Tie-Dye Activity and Traditional Town Walking Tour in NAGOYA: $53
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $60
- From Ise Grand Shrine Day Tour: $60
- Customized Private Tour: $72
- Mitsui Outlet Park, Light-Up Festival, & Onsen Tour: $76
- Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $81
- Half-day tour to enjoy Japan's largest illumination and outlet: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Nagoya $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Nagoya, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Nagoya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Nagoya is in Asia, 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 Nagoya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nagoya 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Nagoya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Nagoya, 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 Petra or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Nagoya in the Summer?
Both Nagoya and Petra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Nagoya because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Nagoya in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Nagoya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 170 hours of full sun.
Nagoya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Nagoya. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Nagoya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Nagoya in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Nagoya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Nagoya this time of year.
In the autumn, Petra is much warmer than Nagoya. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Nagoya averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 176 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nagoya receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Nagoya 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Nagoya in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Petra as well as Nagoya. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Nagoya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Nagoya. In January, Petra is generally much warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 180 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets more rain in January than Nagoya. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Nagoya 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Petra or Nagoya in the Spring?
Both Nagoya and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Nagoya in the spring for the activities around the city.
Petra is much warmer than Nagoya in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Nagoya fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 189 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagoya. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Nagoya 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Nagoya and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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