Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Tokyo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tokyo or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $157Gothenburg $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $157, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $98. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $77Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $154Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Gothenburg $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Private airport transfer]Haneda Airport (HND)⇔Tokyo City: $155
- Yokohama Private Arrival Transfer : Tokyo Hotels to Yokohama Port or Hotels: $152
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $340
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Toyko HTL-APT (NRT): $284
- Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $90
- Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $90
- Transfer in private minivan from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $110
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $110
- Tokyo:Haneda Airport (HND) Private One-Way Transfer to Tokyo: $129
- Private transfer to/from Yokohama Osanbashi Port: $196
- Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Narita Airport: $234
- Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Haneda Airport: $141
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $509
- Trondheim Vaernes Airport TRD to Are Resort - Round-Trip Transfer: $230
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $176
- Gothenburg Airport Transfers : Gothenburg to Airport GOT in Luxury Van: $153
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $146
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $120
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $111
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Private Transfer from Gothenburg city to Goteborg Cruise Port: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $37Gothenburg $38
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$5.23
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.23
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Meal at Airport$6.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $23
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $32
- Private Sushi Roll Cooking Class in Japan: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $40
- Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji 90-Minute cooking class: $54
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $58
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $61
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $65
- Japanese Home Cooking Class near Tokyo Disneyland: $66
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $69Gothenburg $16
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- 4 Hours Private Shibuya - Shinjuku Night Tour: $100
- Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $23
- Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $100
- Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
- Tokyo Full Day Tour With Guide and Foods Included: $275
- “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $137
- "Nippori Fabric Town" Walking Tour: $41
- *Starting / Ending at Your Hotel* 3hr Private E-bike Tour Tokyo: $134
- 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $88
- 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $500
- 1 Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Private Wagon: $490
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $147
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Days Private Tour in Gothenburg: $300
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $40
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $113
- City Kayak Tour: $60
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Discover Gothenburg - Private Walking Tour: $224
- Egypt Oasis Adventure Package: $926
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
- Entry Ticket To Universeum in Gothenburg with pickup: $65
- Fascinating Gothenburg Walking Tour for Couples: $257
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $33Gothenburg $21
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$3.92
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: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $80
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $92
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $98
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $105
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $137
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $167
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $233
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Gothenburg, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo is in Asia and Gothenburg is in Europe, 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 Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Gothenburg?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Gothenburg. The summer months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Tokyo is much warmer than Gothenburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gothenburg this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Gothenburg during summer. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 243 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 Gothenburg. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Gothenburg. 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 much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tokyo in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 9°C (47°F).
In the autumn, Tokyo often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo usually gets more rain in October than Gothenburg. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg 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.
Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Tokyo is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 5°C (42°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Tokyo usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during winter. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg 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 much warmer than Gothenburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Gothenburg fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the spring, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Gothenburg. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in April than Gothenburg. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 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.