Should you visit Tokyo or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Tokyo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $179, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $202. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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
Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Tokyo $17
Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Haneda Airport to Tokyo 23Wards 18-45 seater Bus One Way Transfer:
$6.42
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Haneda Airport to Tokyo One Way Transfer:
$13
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Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to/from City Center:
$24
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Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND):
$34
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Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea:
$42
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Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND):
$51
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DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer:
$52
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Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer:
$54
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Tokyo TeamLab Borderless Ticket with Optional Private Transfer:
$57
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Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort:
$58
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Tokyo Private Transfer to Tokyo Cruise Port:
$58
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Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea: Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels:
$59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
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Zip line ex Intercontinental Fiji with return private transfers:
$214
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Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Suva - 5 to 8 Seat Vehicle:
$202
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Zip line Fiji ex Fiji Marriot w/private return transfer:
$186
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Outrigger Resort to Nadi Airport - Private vehicle transfer 1 - 3 Pax:
$156
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CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Volivoli or Wananavu Rst:
$139
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Private Transfer: Nadi Airport to Pacific Harbour - 1 to 4 Seat Vehicle:
$132
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Treetops Fiji Zipline Tour with Drop off Transfer to Nadi Airport:
$131
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Private vehicle transfer Fiji Marriot Momi Bay to Nadi Airport:
$119
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100% CFC APPROVED PRIVATE Transfer - Denarau to Nadi & Coral Coast Hotels:
$115
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Fiji Cultural Full Day Island Cruise With Lunch & Transfers:
$114
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Crusoe's Retreat Fiji Transfers and Taxi Service:
$98
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Private Transfer from Nadi Airport (NAN) to Lautoka Cruise Port:
$98
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 day
Tokyo $63
Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya:
$29
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Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos:
$29
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Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya:
$29
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For First Time Visitor:Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice:
$32
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Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour:
$32
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Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour:
$39
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Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa:
$39
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Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo:
$42
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Private Yanaka District Walking & Food Tour:
$45
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Japanese Sushi Cooking Class:
$48
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Tokyo Cute Bento: Character Lunchbox Art Cooking Class:
$51
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Tokyo Cute Sushi : Kawaii Sushi Cooking Class!:
$51
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
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Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour Most Fresh Tuna Fish:
$3.21
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Old Tokyo Vibes: Asakusa Temples & Street Food Adventure:
$4.50
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Experience Japan’s Beloved Morning Exercise – Radio Taiso”!:
$5.14
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Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$6.00
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Marunouchi Night Tour: History and Views:
$6.42
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Mt Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi 1 day Private Bus Tour:
$6.42
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Nihonbashi ultime Edo local Tour:
$6.42
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Tsukiji Market Early Morning Tour:
$6.42
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Shinjuku Kabukicho Night Walking Tour:
$6.42
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Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign):
$6.76
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Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews:
$6.83
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Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held):
$7.70
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
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"Coral Coast Adventure: Pottery, Kava, Meke, Dunes & Temple'':
$121
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"Half Day Nadi Highlights Tour”:
$149
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16 Lines Zipline, Cave and Mud Spa Combo Tour with Lunch in Fiji:
$159
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6 Hours Giant Zipline Adventure Park in Fiji:
$93
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Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka):
$103
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Colo-i-Suva Waterfall Tour (Suva):
$93
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Coral Coast Heritage Tour:
$101
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Coral Coast Tour Sand Dune to Momi Gunsite History Walk:
$200
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Cultural Day Tour:
$68
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Cultural Night Tour:
$82
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Day Tour Exploration of Fiji Culture and Nature:
$230
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Discover Coral Coast & Natadola Beach Tour:
$117
Alcohol
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
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Low-cost local pub & bar crawling:
$32
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Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa:
$34
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3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya:
$35
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Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa:
$35
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3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya:
$46
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Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional:
$90
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Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks:
$90
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Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-:
$103
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Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo:
$103
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Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-:
$103
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Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town:
$109
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Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo:
$122
When comparing the travel costs between Tokyo and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 200 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.
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