Which place is cheaper, Tokyo or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Tokyo?
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.
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Tokyo $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $157. 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 Tokyo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Tokyo $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Tokyo $152
Compare Hotels in Petra and Tokyo
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Tokyo $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Tokyo City to Tokyo Station: $17
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Tokyo Port to Tokyo Narita Int Airport(NRT): $33
- Private Transfer from Tokyo Haneda Int Airport(HND) to Tokyo Port: $38
- Private Transfer from Tokyo Cruise Port to Tokyo City Hotels: $38
- Private Transfer from Tokyo city hotels to Tokyo Cruise Port: $38
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Haneda Airport (HND): $44
- Tokyo to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Yokohama Port: $59
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to Tachikawa City - Arrival Private Transfer : $66
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki hotels to Nagasaki Cruise Port: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Tokyo?
Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $38Tokyo $37
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
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.22
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.22
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Meal at Airport$6.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $22
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $32
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $38
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $39
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class! Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji: $52
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $58
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $59
- Tokyo Wagyu Culinary Tour Cooking Culture and Tasting: $65
- Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class: $68
- Private Food Tour in Downtown Yanesen and Nezu Shrine: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Tokyo $68
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 Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Japan: Zen and Tea Ceremony Audio Guided Tour: $3.16
- Asakusa Walking Tour with an Experienced Japanese Comedian: $3.25
- Ancient Orient Museum Admission Ticket: $3.79
- Samurai and Bushido Audio Guided Tour: $4.55
- 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour Subway Ticket: $5.05
- Akihabara Walking Tour with Otaku and Photography: $6.31
- Local Food and Bar Tour in Ginza: $6.32
- Shibuya Sightseeing with an Audio Guide: $6.32
- Ueno: Self-Guided Tour of Ameyoko and Hidden Gems: $6.32
- Audio Guide Tour: Deeper Experience of Shinjuku Sightseeing: $6.32
- Asakusa（Tokyo）: Smartphone Audio Guide Tour: $6.32
- Harajuku: Audio Guide Tour of Takeshita Street: $6.32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Tokyo $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.91
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $78
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $82
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $88
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $101
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $133
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $161
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Tokyo, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Petra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Tokyo 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 Petra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Petra 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo than you might in Petra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Tokyo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Tokyo?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 600 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Tokyo, 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Tokyo. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Petra this time of the year. Petra is a little warmer than Tokyo in the summer. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Tokyo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 137 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Tokyo. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Tokyo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tokyo in the Autumn?
Both Tokyo and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In the autumn, Petra is much warmer than Tokyo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Petra in October average around 27°C (80°F), and Tokyo averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Tokyo 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tokyo in the Winter?
Both Tokyo and Petra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Petra is generally much warmer than Tokyo. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 15°C (59°F), and Tokyo fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets more sunshine than Tokyo. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tokyo receives 175 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Tokyo. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Tokyo 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Petra or Tokyo in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Tokyo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Tokyo in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Petra is much warmer than Tokyo in the spring. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 25°C (76°F) in April, and Tokyo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Tokyo during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Tokyo receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Tokyo. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Tokyo receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Tokyo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tokyo and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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