Which place is cheaper, Benxi or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo or Benxi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Benxi? 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: Tokyo or Benxi?
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.
Benxi
Benxi, China is a city in the south east of the Liaoning Province in northeast China. The city itself is a major industrial hub, but is best known for the Benxi Shuidong National Park where you'll find the famous five million year old water cave. Benxi experiences cold winters, with weather being less enjoyable for touring from November through March. May through August see much warmer weather, getting up to the high 80's Fahrenheit in late summer. September and October are also good times to visit as temperatures cool to 60-70 degrees.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $190Benxi $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $190, while the average daily cost in Benxi is $118. 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 Tokyo and Benxi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $79Benxi $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $158Benxi $94
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Benxi
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Benxi? 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $18Benxi $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $56
- Tokyo City: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Yokohama City: $63
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $66
- Narita Airport Private Transfer to Tokyo/Yokohama/MountFuji/Osaka: $78
- Private Transfers to/from Narita Airport(NRT): $79
- Private Transfer from Tokyo Haneda Int Airport(HND) to Tokyo Port: $82
- Private Airport transfer Haneda Airport(HND) to Tokyo City: $85
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki hotels to Nagasaki Cruise Port: $87
- Japan Haneda Airport to Tokyo City, Transfer (HND): $88
- 【Haneda Airport】Luxury Private Transfer : $90
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Benxi?
Prices for flights to both Benxi and Tokyo 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 dayTokyo $67Benxi $53
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$5.41
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.41
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Meal at Airport$7.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $21
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $35
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $35
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $42
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks: $45
- Tokyo Retro Backstreet Tokyo Tour Option to Add Dinner: $56
- Tokyo Downtown Akihabara Tour And Dinner Party Adults Only: $59
- Japanese cooking class - Bring the flavors of Japan to France: $61
- Tokyo Cute Bento : Kawaii Lunchbox Cooking Class!: $63
- Authentic Japanese Home Cooking Class in Chiba with Miyuki: $66
- [1 Group Only] Explore Tokyo Ginza Food Tour for Family: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $71Benxi $7.41
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour: $3.48
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Asakusa & Senso-ji Tour with Audioguide: $8.35
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
- Gyoda Oshi Castle Ninja Experience : $11
- Tokyo Subway Ticket : $11
- Water Bus Ticket Odaiba ↔ Asakusa: $12
- A Different Side of Shibuya: A Dogenzaka Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Tokyo Tower Admission Ticket: $12
- Meet Asakusa with an experienced Japanese guide.: $14
- Tokyo SkyTree Admission E-Tickets with options: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $34Benxi $7.81
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$4.06
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: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $94
- Historic Sake Brewery Tour and Culinary Pairing: $125
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $143
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $172
- From Tokyo：Mt.fuji /Museum/Sake brewery/ 1DAY BUS TOUR: $202
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $243
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Benxi, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Benxi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Benxi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Benxi 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 Benxi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Benxi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Benxi?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Benxi. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Benxi, 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 Tokyo or Benxi?
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 Tokyo or Benxi in the Summer?
Both Benxi and Tokyo during the summer are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Tokyo is generally around the same temperature as Benxi. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 26°C (78°F), and Benxi fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
In Benxi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Benxi. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Benxi receives 214 hours of full sun.
Benxi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets less rain in July than Benxi. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Benxi 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Benxi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Benxi. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Tokyo is much warmer than Benxi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Benxi fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Benxi this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Benxi during autumn. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Benxi receives 216 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Benxi. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Benxi 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Benxi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Benxi. The winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Benxi in the winter. In the winter, Tokyo is much warmer than Benxi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tokyo in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Benxi averages at about -10°C (14°F).
In the winter, Tokyo often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Benxi. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Benxi receives 167 hours of full sun.
Tokyo usually gets more rain in January than Benxi. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Benxi -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Benxi in the Spring?
Both Benxi and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In April, Tokyo is generally a little warmer than Benxi. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 14°C (58°F), and Benxi fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Benxi. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Benxi during spring. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Benxi receives 241 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In April, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Benxi. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Benxi receives 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Benxi 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Benxi and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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