Which place is cheaper, Castries 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 Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Castries? 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 Castries?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
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Tokyo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $177Castries $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $177, while the average daily cost in Castries is $186. 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 Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $74Castries $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $148Castries $200
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Castries? 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 and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Castries $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo 23Wards 18-45 seater Bus One Way Transfer: $6.40
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo One Way Transfer: $13
- Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to/from City Center: $24
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND): $34
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Haneda Airport(HND): $42
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND): $51
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $51
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- Tokyo TeamLab Planets Ticket with Optional Private Transfer: $57
- Tokyo TeamLab Borderless Ticket with Optional Private Transfer: $57
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Tokyo Cruise Port: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries 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 $62Castries $66
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$5.03
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.03
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Meal at Airport$6.56
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: $19
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $22
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $32
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $38
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $48
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo: $50
- Tokyo Shinjuku Night Food Tour: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $66Castries $27
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour Most Fresh Tuna Fish: $3.20
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Nihonbashi ultime Edo local Tour: $6.40
- Tsukiji Market Early Morning Tour: $6.40
- Marunouchi Night Tour: History and Views: $6.40
- Mt Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi 1 day Private Bus Tour: $6.40
- Shinjuku Kabukicho Night Walking Tour: $6.42
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews: $6.81
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.66
- TOKYO Audio Guide Tour in The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace: $7.68
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Castries $11
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$3.77
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
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $102
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $102
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $103
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $109
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $122
- Saitama Seiun Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $128
- Chiba Nabedana Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $128
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $131
When comparing the travel costs between Tokyo and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Tokyo is in Asia and Castries is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
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.