Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $179Montego Bay $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $179, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $258. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $75Montego Bay $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $150Montego Bay $202
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Montego Bay $15
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: $6.48
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Haneda Airport(HND): $25
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND): $28
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Tokyo Private Transfer to Haneda Airport (HND): $52
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND): $52
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- Tokyo Disneyland Shared Transfer : from Tokyo to Disneyland (One Way): $54
- Tokyo TeamLab Planets Ticket with Optional Private Transfer: $57
- Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort: $58
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Tokyo Cruise Port: $58
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- Chevy Suburban Montego Bay Airport Transfer: $300
- Private Airport OneWay Transfer to Hotel in Montego Bay: $300
- Club Night Life Round-Trip Private Transfer in Montego Bay: $300
- Jet Car Adventure in Montego Bay with Transfers: $300
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Negril Hotels: $270
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Airport To Ocho Rios: $267
- Ocho Rios Hotels / Resort - Airport Transfers: $267
- Blue Hole & Horseback Riding Tour with Transfers from Montego Bay: $265
- Airport - Ocho Rios Hotels Transfers and Returns: $260
- SUV Prado Transfer from Montego Bay Airport: $257
- Explore Montego Bay Jamaica Luxury Round TTransfer in Montego Bay: $253
- Private Luxury Transfers in Montego Bay – Reliable Services: $250
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $63Montego Bay $141
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$5.10
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.10
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Meal at Airport$6.65
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
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $32
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $39
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $42
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo: $50
- Tokyo Home Cooking & Cultural Experience with a Local Family: $57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner with Pickup from Montego Bay: $45
- Montego Bay City and Food Tour All Inclusive Experience: $48
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Street Food Tour in Montego Bay: $59
- Club2727 Nightlife Experience With Optional Dinner In Montego Bay: $60
- Luminous Lagoon Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Glowing Waters Swim: $95
- Bar Hopping & Local Food Tour-From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $130
- The Local Lime- Montego Bay Dinner and/or Nightlife Tour: $149
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Dinner and Nightlife -From Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios: $150
- Sunset Boat Cruise and Luminous Lagoon with Dinner and Transfer: $150
- Private Beach Day and Street Food Tour from Montego Bay: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $67Montego Bay $31
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Podcast Tour Wire to Idol - Akihabara's Secret Code: $5.45
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Mt Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi 1 day Private Bus Tour: $6.50
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Podcast Tour Tokyo From Market to Sushi Masterpiece: $6.82
- Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews: $6.91
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.79
- Tokyo Fist of the North Star Original Manga Exhibition Ticket: $8.44
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- 24 Hour Tokyo City Sightseeing Ticket: $9.00
- Authentic Matcha Experience in a Traditional Japanese Tea Room: $10
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.67
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$37
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$43
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- 1 Hour Efoil Experience in Montego Bay: $150
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 2 Days Of Blue Hole, Dunns River Falls & Hidden Beauty Adventure: $180
- 2 Days Private Jamaica Tour: $230
- 27/27 Lounge, Pier 1 & Margaritaville Nightlife Tour In Jamaica: $80
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 3-Hour Private Tour in the Highlights of Montego Bay: $58
- 4 Hour ATV & Horse Back Riding Private Tour (Transportation Only): $105
- 4 Hours Party Boat Catamaran Cruise in Negril: $190
- 4 Hours Private Night Life Experience in Montego Bay: $66
- 5 Hour Private Tour at Doctor's Cave Beach and Margaritaville: $55
- 7 Mile Beach & Ricks Cafe with free Shopping experience: $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Montego Bay $13
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$3.83
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
- Unique Brewery Tour and One-of-a-Kind Sake Tasting Near Tokyo: $64
- Tokyo Japanese Wine Tasting Experience (Not Sake) | Near Shibuya: $65
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Japanese Sake Brewery Day Tour: $84
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $104
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $104
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $117
Sample the Local Flavors in Montego Bay
Also in Montego Bay, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings: $39
- Montego Bay Jamaica Rum Distillery Tour Private Driver: $250
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay is more expensive. And not only is Tokyo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo is in Asia and Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Tokyo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tokyo 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay than you might in Tokyo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Montego Bay?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
Tokyo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Montego Bay experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tokyo or Montego Bay in the Summer?
Both Montego Bay 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Montego Bay year-round.
In July, Tokyo is generally around the same temperature as Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 26°C (78°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in July than Montego Bay. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Montego Bay. 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. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tokyo is much colder than Montego Bay in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Montego Bay receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Montego Bay in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Montego Bay. The winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
In the winter, Tokyo is much colder than Montego Bay. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tokyo in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 24°C (75°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In the winter, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
Tokyo usually gets less rain in January than Montego Bay. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Montego Bay in the Spring?
Both Montego Bay 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. Plenty of visitors come to Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Tokyo is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 14°C (58°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In April, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Montego Bay. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay and Tokyo
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| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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