Which place is cheaper, Coimbra 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 Coimbra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra?
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.
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $178Coimbra $155
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $178, while the average daily cost in Coimbra is $155. 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 Coimbra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $74Coimbra $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $148Coimbra $98
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Coimbra
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Coimbra? 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 Coimbra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Coimbra $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $352
- Transfer from Tokyo City Center to Haneda Airport (HND): $88
- Tokyo:TeamLab Private Transfer with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off: $205
- Private Transfers to/from Narita Airport(NRT): $79
- Private Transfer to/from Haneda Airport 7 Seater: $124
- Private Transfer from/to Yokohama Port: $181
- Private Transfer from Haneda/Narita Airport to Hotel: $308
- Private Transfer Between Narita Airport & City: $180
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Yokohama Port: $67
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Hakone or Mt.Fuji: $156
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Haneda Airport(HND): $25
- Private Customize Day Tour With Hotel Transfer: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from/to Fatima - Porto, Coimbra or Aveiro: $263
- Private transfer from/to Fátima - Porto, Braga or Guimarães: $205
- Transfer from Lisboa to Coimbra with visit to Fátima Sanctuary, half day: $194
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $155
- Fatima Private Transfers to Multiple Destinations: $155
- Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Coimbra?
Prices for flights to both Coimbra 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 $63Coimbra $93
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$5.07
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.07
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Meal at Airport$6.61
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: $23
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $32
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $32
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $42
- Private Yanaka District Walking & Food Tour: $45
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo: $50
- Japanese cooking class - Bring the flavors of Japan to France: $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Erotic Cabaret Show and Dinner: $64
- Bairrada Food Tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $66Coimbra $20
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- "Enjoy Tokyo Tour" Harajuku Meiji-jingu & Delicious Sake Tasting: $65
- "Ginza → Tsukishima" Walking and Japanese Style Fun Dining Tour: $162
- "TOKYO DRIFT" Film Location Tour Mt Nokogiri & Local Drift Garage: $257
- (Private tour)ShinjukuUnfiltered Secret bar restaurant Tour: $259
- 1 Day Tour Explore Nikko’s World Heritage and National Park: $189
- 1-Day Mt Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing trip from Tokyo: $338
- 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: $127
- 100% PRIVATE Anime, Manga, Game & Pop Culture Tour in Akihabara: $99
- 10:30 local gathering and rafting tour half day (3 hours): $39
- 14:00 local rafting tour half day (3 hours): $39
- 2 Day Package Tour including Haneda Airport Pickup: $203
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Asakusa: $104
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim: $99
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coimbra: $86
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã: $86
- Bairrada Experience Full day with a local Sommelier: $206
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $29
- Buggy Tour in Serra da Lousa 2Horas _ Buggy 2 places: $143
- Buracas do Casmilo Private Hiking Tour from Coimbra: $103
- Bussaco Forest Walking Experience, half day from Coimbra: $80
- Coimbra - Condeixa: 120-minute Off-road Buggy Adventure: $303
- Coimbra - Condeixa: 240-minute Off-Road Buggy Adventure: $512
- Coimbra - Condeixa: 60-minute Off-road Buggy Adventure: $175
- Coimbra : Guide to tour, with local guide/certificate, and an entry: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Coimbra $14
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$3.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $32
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $36
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Tokyo Japanese Wine Tasting Experience (Not Sake) | Near Shibuya: $65
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Japanese Sake Brewery Day Tour: $84
- Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional: $91
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $103
- Chiba Nabedana Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $129
- Saitama Matsuoka Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $130
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $133
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites: $31
- Coimbra Food and Wine Tasting Private Guided Walk: $41
When comparing the travel costs between Tokyo and Coimbra, we can see that Tokyo 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 Coimbra is in Europe, 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 Coimbra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Coimbra?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Coimbra, 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 Coimbra?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tokyo or Coimbra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Coimbra. The summer months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Tokyo is a little warmer than Coimbra in the summer. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Coimbra fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Coimbra this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Coimbra during summer. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 308 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Coimbra. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Coimbra 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Coimbra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Coimbra. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In the autumn, Tokyo is around the same temperature as Coimbra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tokyo in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Coimbra averages at about 18°C (65°F).
In the autumn, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Coimbra. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 184 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Coimbra. Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo usually gets more rain in October than Coimbra. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Coimbra 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Coimbra in the Winter?
Both Coimbra and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Tokyo is generally much colder than Coimbra. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 5°C (42°F), and Coimbra fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Tokyo usually receives more sunshine than Coimbra during winter. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Coimbra receives 124 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Coimbra. In January, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Coimbra. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Coimbra 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Coimbra in the Spring?
Both Coimbra and Tokyo during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Tokyo is around the same temperature as Coimbra in the spring. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Coimbra fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Coimbra, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Coimbra. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Coimbra receives 217 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in April than Coimbra. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Coimbra receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Coimbra 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Coimbra and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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.