Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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.
Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $174Lake Titicaca (Puno) $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $174, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is $72. 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $73Lake Titicaca (Puno) $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $146Lake Titicaca (Puno) $56
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $16Lake Titicaca (Puno) $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo One Way Transfer: $13
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport HND: $33
- HND Airport Private Transfer to/from Tokyo City Center: $45
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $51
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort: $57
- Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea: Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels: $59
- Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $60
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $60
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $60
- Tokyo City: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Yokohama City: $63
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Yokohama Port: $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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Taxi$0.88
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
- Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $223
- Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $94
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Puno Arrival Transfer from Juliaca Airport: $45
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
- Private Transfer from Hotel Puno to Puerto de Puno: $22
- Juliaca Airport Shared Transfer to/from Puno: $20
- Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 $61Lake Titicaca (Puno) $29
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$4.95
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$4.95
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Meal at Airport$6.45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market: Traditional Culture & Street Food Tour: $19
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $19
- Tsukiji Market Culture and Food Tour with 40-Year Resident: $25
- Shinjuku Chef‐Led Night Food Tour — What Guides Don’t Show: $28
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $28
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $28
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $41
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $47
- Tokyo Cute Sushi : Kawaii Sushi Cooking Class!: $50
- Tokyo Home Cooking: Choose Your Favorite Japanese Dishes: $55
- Tokyo Sushi Making Experience & Japanese Cooking Class: $57
Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
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Tamales$1.62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $65Lake Titicaca (Puno) $32
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: $3.15
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Shinjuku Kabukicho Night Walking Tour: $6.30
- Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews: $6.70
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.56
- TOKYO Audio Guide Tour in The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace: $7.56
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- Tokyo / Shibuya / Yokohama Tours! Choose, Explore and Enjoy!: $10
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
- Kadokawa Culture Museum Standard Ticket: $11
- Tokyo Hakone Kyoto Nara Osaka and Hiroshima AI Audio Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
- 2 Day Lake Titicaca Tour From Puno: $150
- 2 Days and 1 Night Tour from Puno to Colca Canyon and Arequipa: $240
- 2 Days and One Night Tour on the Aymara Route and Churches in Juli: $90
- 2-Day Tour Uros Islands with Stay in a Local Family House from Puno: $109
- 2-Hour Crop Circles Private Tour on Lake Titicaca from Puno: $119
- 2-day Tour: Puno To Chivay And Canyon Of Colca: $255
- 3 Hour Guided Kayaking Tour in Lake Titicaca: $50
- 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $22
- 3h Boat Tour to Uros Island from Puno: $34
- Bus Tour of the Puno to Cusco Sun Route with Buffet Lunch: $62
- Chullpas Tour of Sillustani Inca Cemetery: $18
- Colca Canyon Tour from Puno to Arequipa with Scenic Views: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $31Lake Titicaca (Puno) $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$3.71
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
- Unique Brewery Tour and One-of-a-Kind Sake Tasting Near Tokyo: $62
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $88
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $101
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $101
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $120
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $145
- Japanese Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting in Kanagawa: $150
- Tokyo Harajuku Night Pub Crawl with Locals – Snack Bars & Karaoke: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Lake Titicaca (Puno) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo is in Asia and Lake Titicaca (Puno) is in South America, 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.
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.