Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Tianjin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tianjin or Yokohama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tianjin or Yokohama? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tianjin or Yokohama?
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
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 Sightseeing Tours in China, The Best Cultural Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTianjin $76Yokohama $124
The average daily cost (per person) in Tianjin is $76, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $124. 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 Tianjin and Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTianjin $34Yokohama $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTianjin $68Yokohama $138
Compare Hotels in Tianjin and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Tianjin 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.Tianjin $36Yokohama $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $68
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Airport: $280
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Tianjin Railway Station to City Hotel: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Bejing City Hotel to Airport: $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Shuttle Van Transfer from Yokohama City to Narita Airport: $347
- Narita Airport to/from Yokohama Private Transfer: $324
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $264
- Private Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Narita International Airport: $239
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $228
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer from/to Haneda Airport: $196
- Yokohama Port: Private Arrival Transfers to Tokyo City Center: $189
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer to/from Tokyo: $183
- Yokohama Port: Private transfer to/from Tokyo/HND airport: $158
- Yokohama Private Departure Transfer : from Yokohama Port or Hotels to Tokyo Hotels: $151
- Haneda Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $148
- Shuttle Van Transfer from Yokohama(Inc.cruise port) to Tokyo: $142
Is it cheaper to fly into Tianjin or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Tianjin 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 dayTianjin $20Yokohama $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $46
- Sushi Roll and Side Dish Cooking Experience in Tokyo: $78
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Ginza Private Walking and Tokyo Local Food Tour: $104
- Shinjuku Izakaya Food Tour: $108
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $114
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $123
- Adventurous Japanese Food Tour: $124
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $161
- Night Food Tour Starting Ginza: $162
- Yokohama Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $186
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $245
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tianjin $10Yokohama $29
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Hotel With the English Speaking Driver: $160
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- Tianjin Private Tour to Eastern Qing Tombs with Flexible Departure time: $237
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $238
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
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 Cherry blossoms Now: $82
- "Heart of Yokohama" Walking: Experience Hill Area: $44
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $32
- Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary: $163
- Breakfast Ramen Tour in Shinjuku: $72
- Calligraphy Art Experience Led by a Japanese Language Instructor: $57
- Calligraphy Experience in Kabukicho: $65
- Cup Noodles Museum Tour with Guide in Yokohama: $64
- Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- Experience Comparing Sake and Delicacies in shinjyuku: $32
- Experience the history of shamisen and traveling entertainers: $131
- From Tokyo/Mount Fuji Private Tour with Pickup: $600
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTianjin $11Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Hidden Izakaya and Sake Small-Group Pub Tour with Local Guide: $163
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tianjin and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin 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 Tianjin.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tianjin Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tianjin or Yokohama?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 5% larger than the population of Yokohama. When comparing the sizes of Tianjin 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.
When is the best time to visit Tianjin or Yokohama?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tianjin or Yokohama in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tianjin as well as Yokohama. Additionally, many visitors come to Yokohama in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Tianjin is around the same temperature as Yokohama in the summer. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Yokohama fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In the summer, Tianjin often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Tianjin gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 137 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Tianjin receives a lot of rain in the summer. Tianjin usually gets more rain in July than Yokohama. Tianjin gets 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTianjin 27°C (80°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Yokohama in the Autumn?
Both Yokohama and Tianjin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Tianjin is cooler than Yokohama. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tianjin in October average around 15°C (58°F), and Yokohama averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. Tianjin usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during autumn. Tianjin gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 129 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yokohama. In October, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Tianjin gets 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTianjin 15°C (58°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Yokohama in the Winter?
Both Yokohama and Tianjin during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Tianjin can be very cold during winter. In January, Tianjin is generally much colder than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Tianjin average around -3°C (27°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. In the winter, Tianjin often gets more sunshine than Yokohama. Tianjin gets 201 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yokohama receives 175 hours of full sun.
Tianjin usually gets less rain in January than Yokohama. Tianjin gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTianjin -3°C (27°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Tianjin or Yokohama in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tianjin and Yokohama. Also, the activities around the city are the main draw to Yokohama this time of year.
Tianjin is around the same temperature as Yokohama in the spring. The daily temperature in Tianjin averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Yokohama fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Tianjin usually receives more sunshine than Yokohama during spring. Tianjin gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Yokohama receives 161 hours of full sun in the spring.
Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Tianjin usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Tianjin gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTianjin 14°C (58°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Tianjin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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