Which place is cheaper, Saint George's 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 George's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint George's? 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 George's?
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.
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 George's Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $174Saint George's $291
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $174, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. 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 George's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $73Saint George's $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $146Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Saint George's
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Saint George's? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $16Saint George's $9.99
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $352
- Private Transfers to/from Narita Airport(NRT): $75
- Private Transfer to/from Haneda Airport 7 Seater: $124
- Private Transfer from Haneda/Narita Airport to Hotel: $308
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Hakone or Mt.Fuji: $156
- One-Way Private Transfer from Haneda Airport: $149
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Tokyo ⇆ Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer One-Way／Roundtrip: $149
- Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) - Departure Private Transfer: $123
- Tokyo to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) - Departure Private Car Transfer: $162
- Tokyo to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Departure Private Car Transfer: $122
- Tokyo private transfer to Narita Airport (NRT): $158
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:
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Taxi From Airport$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Saint George's?
Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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 $61Saint George's $93
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:
- Tsukiji Market Culture and Food Tour with 40-Year Resident: $25
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $28
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $31
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $41
- Tokyo Cute Sushi : Kawaii Sushi Cooking Class!: $50
- Tokyo Home Cooking: Choose Your Favorite Japanese Dishes: $55
- Japanese cooking class - Bring the flavors of Japan to France: $61
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner Cruise: Sukiyaki,Show & Odaiba Route: $61
- Tokyo Yakatabune Dinner Cruise：Sukiyaki, Show&Tokyo Tower Option: $61
- [1 Group Only] Explore Tokyo Ginza Food Tour for Family: $63
- Real Flower Cake Cooking Experience in Nerima,Tokyo: $63
Typical Food Prices in Saint George's
For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ginger Bun$0.56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $65Saint George's $69
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- “Daikoku Car Meet Night Tour | JDM Experience in Tokyo”: $156
- "Enjoy Tokyo Tour" Harajuku Meiji-jingu & Delicious Sake Tasting: $63
- "Ginza → Tsukishima" Walking and Japanese Style Fun Dining Tour: $156
- "TOKYO DRIFT" Film Location Tour Mt Nokogiri & Local Drift Garage: $249
- (Private tour)ShinjukuUnfiltered Secret bar restaurant Tour: $250
- 1 Day Tour Explore Nikko’s World Heritage and National Park: $200
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $143
- 1-Day Mt Fuji and Hakone Sightseeing trip from Tokyo: $338
- 1-Day Tokyo Bus Tour: $122
- 1.5 Hours Private Tour at Asakusa Tokyo with Local Expert Guide: $84
- 10:30 local gathering and rafting tour half day (3 hours): $38
- 2 Day Package Tour including Haneda Airport Pickup: $203
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:
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9 Holes of Golf$22
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Evening Sailing Trip$15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $31Saint George's $23
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:
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $31
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 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
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $100
- Mt. Fuji & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum Bus Tour from Tokyo: $100
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $100
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $106
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $119
- Japanese Sake Brewery Visit and Tasting in Kanagawa: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's 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 George's 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 George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 George's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Saint George's?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 1110 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Saint George's, 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.