Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Tehran?
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 Tehran 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 Tehran 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: Tehran or Yokohama?
Tehran
The capital of Iran, Tehran is a cosmopolitan city with great museums, art galleries, parks, restaurants, and more. It is located in the northernmost part of Central Iran at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Some of the most popular attractions include the Treasury of the National Jewels, Golestan Palace, and the Tajrish Bazaar.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Tehran Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTehran $2.72Yokohama $143
The average daily cost (per person) in Tehran is $2.72, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $143. 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 Tehran and Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTehran $1.91Yokohama $66
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTehran $3.82Yokohama $132
Compare Hotels in Tehran and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Tehran 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.Tehran $0.01Yokohama $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Morning Transfer, Haneda Airport⇒Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nikko: $419
- Private Transfer to/from Narita Airport (NRT): $347
- Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $229
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $222
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer from/to Haneda Airport: $210
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $203
- Yokohama Cruise Port: Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels: $184
- Yokohama Port Transfers to Haneda, Narita Airports and Tokyo: $149
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $144
- Narita Airport(NRT): Private Transfer to Tokyo 1-9 pax: $133
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
- Yokohama City: Private transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Tehran or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Tehran 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 dayTehran $0.75Yokohama $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour Pay as You Go Experience: $32
- Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Eats, Street Food Tour & Culture Walk: $40
- Ebisu Tokyo: Chicken Omurice Cooking Class: $62
- KABUKICHO: Samurai Revue Show with 2 drinks & Dinner at Izakaya: $73
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Ninja Kabuki show + Japanese Izakaya dinner in Shinjuku: $81
- Ebisu Tokyo Onigiri & Yuzu Ramen Cooking Class with Market Visit: $113
- Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: $120
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
- Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $152
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tehran $0.14Yokohama $28
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 'Feel Yokohama!'Private tour in English: $108
- “akira bike scene” metropolitan expressway motor cycle tour: $201
- "Heart of Yokohama" Walking: Experience Hill Area: $47
- 120-Minutes Cosplay Adventure Anime Character in Kabukicho: $95
- 1D Tokyo Private Walking Tour with Expert Guide from Yokohama: $110
- Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Admission Ticket: $17
- Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary: $164
- Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers: $152
- Breakfast Ramen Tour in Shinjuku: $89
- Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho: $38
- Cherry Blossom Boat tour in Yokohama, Minato Mirai: $41
- Deep Dive into Noge's Izakaya Bar Hopping Tour in Yokohama: $120
Alcohol
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Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $24
- Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $44
- Ebisu Garden Place and Brewery Tour: $82
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $95
- Tokyo After 5pm Pub Crawling in Ginza: $152
- Tokyo Burlesque & Cabaret Nightlife Experience: $209
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tehran and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Tehran much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tehran is in Middle East and Yokohama 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 Tehran would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tehran 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 Tehran.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tehran Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tehran or Yokohama?
Tehran has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Yokohama. When comparing the sizes of Tehran 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.