Which place is cheaper, Nassau 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 Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Nassau? 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $176Nassau $227
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $176, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $227. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $74Nassau $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $148Nassau $216
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Nassau? 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 Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Nassau $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $40
- Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea: Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels: $44
- 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
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $61
- Tokyo City: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Yokohama City: $63
- Private Transfer from Tokyo Port to Tokyo Haneda Int Airport(HND): $81
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki hotels to Nagasaki Cruise Port: $86
- Japan Haneda Airport to Tokyo City, Transfer (HND): $88
- Private departure transfer from Tokyo City to Narita International airport: $89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.00
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Nassau Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Paradise Island: $360
- Nassau Roundtrip Transfer by Limousine to Paradise Island: $335
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $301
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Luxury Airport Transfer in Nassau – VIP Mercedes Sprinter Service: $250
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included: $200
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Eastern District: $185
- One-Way Private Airport to Hotel Transfer Service: $162
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Downtown Nassau: $159
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Cable Beach: $159
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $62Nassau $91
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$5.02
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.02
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Meal at Airport$6.55
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 Tsukiji Fish Market: Traditional Culture & Street Food Tour: $19
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $22
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $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
- Private Yanaka District Walking & Food Tour: $45
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Matcha Making Tokyo Number One Cooking Class: $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $119
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Experience Breakfast,Lunch or Dinner in the sky of Nassau Bahamas: $176
- NEW! Authentic Bahamian Cooking and Cocktails with Transfers: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $66Nassau $37
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: $3.19
- Experience Japan’s Beloved Morning Exercise – Radio Taiso”!: $5.10
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Shinjuku Kabukicho Night Walking Tour: $6.38
- Tsukiji Market Early Morning Tour: $6.38
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews: $6.79
- TOKYO Audio Guide Tour in The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace: $7.65
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.66
- Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace Gardens, Shogun History Tour: $7.66
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Tokyo: $8.24
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 1.5 Hour Bahamas Special City Tour and Nassau City Tour Package: $250
- 3 Islands Tour Swim with Pigs Turtles Snorkeling and Lunch: $175
- 3 Islands Tour, Swim with Pigs, Turtles, Snorkelling & lunch: $175
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island,: $175
- ATV Guided Historical Site Tours Nassau: $158
- ATV Half Day City Tour in Guided Tour With Free Samples: $200
- ATV Tour of Nassau (Drive Your Own ATV-Driver 21yr+ with license): $119
- Atlantis Bridge Speed Boat Adventure: $90
- Atv Guided Tours Nassau Bahamas: $250
- Audio Driving Tour Around St. Simons Island: $9.99
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Nassau $19
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$3.77
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
- Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional: $89
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $102
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $109
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $121
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $131
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $147
- Private Tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and Riverside Walk: $239
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Bottle Your Own at John Watling's Distillery: $20
- Mixology Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
- Rum Tasting Experience at John Watling's Distillery: $80
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Nassau?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
Tokyo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tokyo or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Tokyo during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the summer, Tokyo is around the same temperature as Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tokyo in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Nassau. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Tokyo is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 18°C (64°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Nassau. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Nassau. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Tokyo is much colder than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Tokyo usually gets less rain in January than Nassau. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Tokyo is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tokyo in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In April, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Nassau. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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