Which place is cheaper, Saint John 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 John?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint John? 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 John?
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 John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
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 $190Saint John $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $190, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 John in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $79Saint John $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $158Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Saint John
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Saint John? 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 $18Saint John $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Tokyo to Narita Airport: $232
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $65
- Airport Transfer between Narita and Tokyo or Disney or Yokohama: $231
- Airport Transfer: Haneda Airport and Tokyo 23 wards: $135
- Center Tokyo Private One Way Transfer To Haneda Airport: $116
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $56
- Departure Private Transfer: Tokyo to Haneda Airport HND in Sedan: $286
- Departure Transfer from Tokyo City to Haneda Airport HND by van: $176
- Disabled-passenger transfer from Haneda Airport to Yokohama Port : $216
- Discount Rate, Airport Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda ⇔ Narita : $260
- Discover Makaino Farm with Bus Transfer from Tokyo: $71
- Disneyland or Disneysea Transfer to or from Tokyo English Driver: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Saint John?
Prices for flights to both Saint John 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 John $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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $71Saint John $23
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 John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $34Saint John $44
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Saint John, we can see that Saint John 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 John 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 John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John 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 John Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo or Saint John?
Tokyo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint John in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Saint John. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.
In the summer, Tokyo is cooler than Saint John. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tokyo in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Saint John averages at about 29°C (83°F).
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Tokyo usually gets more rain in July than Saint John. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Saint John 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 John 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint John in the Autumn?
Both Saint John and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Tokyo is generally much colder than Saint John. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 18°C (64°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Saint John. It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In October, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Saint John. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Saint John 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 John 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint John in the Winter?
Both Saint John and Tokyo during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.
Tokyo is much colder than Saint John in the winter. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Saint John fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Tokyo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Saint John. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint John 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 John 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Saint John in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Saint John. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Tokyo is much colder than Saint John. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tokyo in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Saint John averages at about 27°C (80°F).
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Saint John. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Saint John 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 John 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John 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.