Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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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Tokyo Prices
Japan PricesSaint Croix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $190Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $190, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $79Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $158Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Saint Croix? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $18Saint Croix $35
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 : $14
- Disneyland or Disneysea Transfer to or from Tokyo English Driver: $20
- Private Airport Transfer Haneda Airport to or from Tokyo City: $20
- Haneda Airport Private Transfer to Tokyo/Yokohama/MountFuji/Osaka: $42
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $56
- Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort: $62
- Tokyo City: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Yokohama City: $63
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $65
- Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $66
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $67Saint Croix $97
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$5.41
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.41
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Meal at Airport$7.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tsukiji Food Tour Explore Markets and Temples in Tokyo: $18
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $21
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $34
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $34
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $34
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks: $44
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $51
- Tokyo private hidden food tour: $55
- Mastering the Grill A Ninja Yakiniku A5 Wagyu Dinner in Nippori : $56
- Tokyo Retro Backstreet Tokyo Tour Option to Add Dinner: $56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $71Saint Croix $58
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: $3.42
- Tokyo 4‑Day Self‑Guided PDF Tour of Senso‑ji, Shibuya and more: $3.42
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Guided Tour: $3.46
- Self-Guided Tour of Tokyo's Hidden Alleys: $3.57
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Asakusa & Senso-ji Tour with Audioguide: $8.34
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- Horse Racing Tour with Local Fans in Tokyo: $10
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
- Gyoda Oshi Castle Ninja Experience : $11
- Tokyo Subway Ticket : $11
- Water Bus Ticket Odaiba ↔ Asakusa: $12
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $34Saint Croix $27
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$4.06
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: $34
- 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: $38
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $114
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $116
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $132
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $142
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $172
- From Tokyo：Mt.fuji /Museum/Sake brewery/ 1DAY BUS TOUR: $201
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $242
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo or Saint Croix?
Tokyo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint Croix experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint Croix in the Summer?
Both Saint Croix and Tokyo during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint Croix year-round.
In July, Tokyo is generally cooler than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 26°C (78°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in July than Saint Croix. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Saint Croix. 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. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tokyo is much colder than Saint Croix in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint Croix in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Saint Croix. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix throughout the year.
In the winter, Tokyo is much colder than Saint Croix. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tokyo in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 26°C (78°F).
Tokyo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Saint Croix. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Saint Croix because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Tokyo is generally much colder than Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 14°C (58°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In April, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.