Which place is cheaper, Kyoto or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Kyoto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Kyoto, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Tel Aviv or Kyoto?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $192Kyoto $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $192, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $111. 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 Tel Aviv and Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $104Kyoto $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $208Kyoto $124
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Kyoto? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Kyoto $7.38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.90
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Taxi to Airport$48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Comfortable Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport: $180
- Herzliya to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport Private Departure Transfer: $56
- Jerusalem: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $249
- Netanya: Private Airport Transfer - Great Service !: $183
- Private Airport Transfer - Dead Sea Hotels from or to Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport: $160
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv City Center: $48
- Private Ben Gurion Airport Transfer To/From TelAviv: $67
- Private Departure Transfer: From Tel Aviv City Center to Ben Gurion Airport: $48
- Private Round trip Airport Transfers - Airport to Tel Aviv Area and return: $210
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $150
- Private Transfer: From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $107
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Arashiyama Kinkakuji Quiet Trail E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $124
- City-to-City Transfer, from Central Kyoto to Each City in Kansai: $258
- Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $135
- Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer: $134
- Kyoto 5 Hour Private Charter with KIX Airport Transfer: $185
- Kyoto Private Transfer From or To Kansai Airport (KIX): $248
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Private Transfer: $124
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $160
- Kyoto to/from Kansai (KIX): Private Van Transfer (One-Way): $280
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Minivan Departure Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport KIX: $271
- Osaka Hotel Private Transfer to or from Kyoto Hotel: $206
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $58Kyoto $40
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$27
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$157
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$41
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.51
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Lunch at the airport$38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
- Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
- Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
- Try Your Hand At Israeli Home Cooking: $176
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto:Exclusive Geisha(Maiko) Show with Dinner, Games & Open Bar: $33
- Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour: $47
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Kyoto Umami Experience | Bonito Shaving & Japanese Cooking: $50
- Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe Night Parade Dinner Party: $52
- Cooking Class for Kids and Parents in Kyoto: $55
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $57
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $60
- Japanese Cooking Class: $60
- Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings: $65
- Kyoto Private Vegan Cooking : Shojin Ryori with a Local Host: $70
- Plant Based Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto: $72
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $27Kyoto $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$95
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Etzel museum$4.83
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Trail of Independence Quest Experience: $6.78
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port, the Flea Market & More: $35
- Tel Aviv Street Art Tour (Graffiti): $35
- Jaffa Walking Tour: Old Jaffa, Jaffa Port & the Flea Market: $39
- Tel Aviv Carmel Market & City Walking Tour: $49
- Carmel Market & Tel Aviv Tour with Tastings: $49
- Jaffa Half-Day Walking Tour: $49
- Jerusalem Old City Morning Tour: $49
- Jaffa: Old City, Port & Shuk Hapishpishim Walking Tour: $50
- Jaffa Sunset Skyline Walking Tour: $50
- Carmel Market & Neighborhood Guided Walking Tour: $50
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour: $1.12
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Kyoto Hidden Matriarchy of Gion: $5.47
- Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign: $6.52
- Kyoto Private Tour: Kimono,Sake, Kyudo, Kaiseki and Fushimi Inari: $6.52
- New open Japanese calligraphy experience: $6.52
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Unlocking Kyoto's Culinary Soul: $6.84
- Family Mitsui House Museum with green tea admission ticket: $7.17
- Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration): $8.28
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Ticket 360 Degree Observation Deck Kyoto: $10
- Nishiki Market and Takashimaya Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $11
- Kyoto Ring Making Experience: Vintage Japanese Coin Ring: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $26Kyoto $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Pub Crawl & Bar Hopping Night with Local friend: $29
- Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting: $41
- Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit: $77
- Kyoto sake brewery experience tour (Includes 4 sake tastings): $81
- 3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings: $87
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $97
- Hidden Bar Crawl in Pontocho & Gion (Food & Drink Incl.): $105
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $111
- Kyoto Kyo-Yuzen Craft Workshop Day Tour and Sake Brewery Visit: $141
- Kyoto Sake Tasting: Private Brewery Tour with Inside Access: $149
- Kyoto Matsui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting: $196
- Visit Whisky Distillery Tour from Kyoto: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Kyoto, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Kyoto 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Tel Aviv. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Kyoto, 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.