Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay or Sapporo?
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 Sapporo or Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Sapporo and Montego Bay can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Sapporo or Montego Bay?
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
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 daySapporo $132Montego Bay $255
The average daily cost (per person) in Sapporo is $132, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $255. 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 Sapporo and Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSapporo $65Montego Bay $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSapporo $130Montego Bay $200
Compare Hotels in Sapporo and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Sapporo or Montego Bay? 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: Sapporo Hotel Prices and Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Sapporo $16Montego Bay $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $93
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $113
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $132
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- Private Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to New Chitose Airport: $237
- Private Transfer from Muroran Cruise Port to Sapporo Airport(CTS): $274
- New Chitose Airport (CTS) Private Transfer: $284
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Kingston: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay Airport: $319
- Private Airport Transfers To and From Kingston (KIN) Airport: $200
- Horseback Ride/Swim and Blue Hole Falls Daytrip with Transfers: $190
- Green Grato Caves and Dunns River Falls with Private Transfer : $180
- Riu Resorts Airport Transfers Montego Bay MBJ (Private Roundtrip): $169
- Private Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting Tour with Private Transfer: $135
- Club Mobay VIP Lounge Access and Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $113
- Private Transfer to Dunns River Blue Hole Tubing from Montego Bay: $110
- Private Transfer to Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole: $110
- Experience Jamaica Private Tour with Airport Transfer: $100
- Airport Transfer Service In Montego bay: $95
- Sandals South Coast Airport Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Sapporo or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay and Sapporo 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 daySapporo $54Montego Bay $139
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Japanese Cooking Class in Sapporo with Local Host Kanae: $72
- Japanese Cooking Class in the Heart of Sapporo with Sakura: $72
- Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Kanae, a Sapporo Local: $82
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $97
- Hands-on Japanese Home Cooking Class in Sapporo with Noriko: $108
- Sapporo Night Food Tour: 3 Hidden Restaurants with a Foodie Guide: $218
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $10
- 3 to 5 Hour Private Herbal Tour Shopping and Dinner at Ricks Cafe: $120
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica : $130
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $150
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations : $158
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $190
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Sapporo $17Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.33
- Sapporo TV Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- Historical Village of Hokkaido Entry Ticket: $6.76
- JR Tower Observation Deck T38 Ticket in Hokkaido: $9.00
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour: $31
- Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets: $43
- Tour of the Historic Red Brick Government Office: $50
- Sapporo Afternoon Walking Tour 2h 30mins: $55
- Beer Museum Tour with Tasting of Local Brews: $57
- Sapporo Walking Tour: $61
- Authentic Nijo Market Seafood Lunch & History Tour: $64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.63
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Snorkeling Trip$18
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$42
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- Black River Day Adventure Tour: $92
- Dunn’s River Secret falls with Horse-back&Bamboo Raft Experience: $125
- Falmouth Mystic from Montego Bay Luminous Lagoon Night Tour: $90
- Luminous Lagoon Glow in the Dark Boat Tour from Montego Bay: $65
- Luminous Lagoon Night Tour from Montego Bay: $118
- Private Dolphin Cove Adventure : $250
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 3 Hours Private Highlights Tour & Shopping in Montego Bay Jamaica: $100
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
- ATV Adventure and Rick's Cafe Tour with Transportation: $238
- ATV Jungle Safari Tour from Montego Bay: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySapporo $8.26Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
- Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery: $174
- 1-Day Tour The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery: $178
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sapporo and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Sapporo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Sapporo is in Asia and Montego Bay 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 Sapporo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sapporo 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Sapporo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sapporo Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Sapporo or Montego Bay?
Sapporo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Sapporo and Montego Bay, 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 Sapporo or Montego Bay?
Sapporo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Sapporo or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay and Sapporo during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Sapporo because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, Sapporo is generally cooler than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Sapporo average around 21°C (69°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Sapporo often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Sapporo gets 179 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Sapporo usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Sapporo gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySapporo 21°C (69°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Sapporo or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Sapporo and Montego Bay. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Sapporo this time of year. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Sapporo is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Sapporo averages around 11°C (52°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Sapporo usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Sapporo gets 156 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Sapporo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Sapporo usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Sapporo gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSapporo 11°C (52°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Sapporo or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Sapporo as well as Montego Bay. Many travelers come to Sapporo for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Sapporo. In the winter, Sapporo is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Sapporo in January average around -5°C (24°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Sapporo often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Sapporo gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Sapporo receives a lot of rain in the winter. Sapporo usually gets more rain in January than Montego Bay. Sapporo gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySapporo -5°C (24°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Sapporo or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay and Sapporo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Sapporo in the spring for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Sapporo is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Sapporo average around 7°C (44°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Sapporo usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Sapporo gets 183 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Sapporo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Montego Bay. Sapporo gets 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSapporo 7°C (44°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Sapporo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (24°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -0°C (32°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 17°C (63°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (40°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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