Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Tokyo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tokyo or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Toronto? 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $157Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $157, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $77Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $154Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Private airport transfer]Haneda Airport (HND)⇔Tokyo City: $155
- Yokohama Private Arrival Transfer : Tokyo Hotels to Yokohama Port or Hotels: $152
- Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $340
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Toyko HTL-APT (NRT): $284
- Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $90
- Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $90
- Transfer in private minivan from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $110
- Transfer in Private Minivan from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $110
- Tokyo:Haneda Airport (HND) Private One-Way Transfer to Tokyo: $129
- Private transfer to/from Yokohama Osanbashi Port: $196
- Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Narita Airport: $234
- Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Haneda Airport: $141
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $267
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
- Private Transfer:Toronto Airport or Collingwood - Blue Mountain Resort One way: $202
- Private Transfer: Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls, ON: $197
- Toronto Pearson Airport arrival transfer (Airport to any Hotel or Address): $197
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara on the Lake,Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara Falls, Canada: $178
- Toronto Airport Private Transfer to Downtown : $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $37Toronto $66
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$5.23
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.23
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Meal at Airport$6.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $23
- Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $26
- 2 Hours Japanese Style Pub and Food Tour in Ueno: $32
- Private Sushi Roll Cooking Class in Japan: $39
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $40
- Sushi Making Experience in Tsukiji 90-Minute cooking class: $54
- Tokyo Best Cooking Class！ Sushi making class in Tsukiji: $55
- Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $58
- Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $61
- 【Contemporary Culture】Food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $65
- Japanese Home Cooking Class near Tokyo Disneyland: $66
- 【Contemporary Culture】food tour I Always Visit in Shibuya: $67
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $69Toronto $31
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- 4 Hours Private Shibuya - Shinjuku Night Tour: $100
- Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $23
- Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $100
- Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
- Tokyo Full Day Tour With Guide and Foods Included: $275
- “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $137
- "Nippori Fabric Town" Walking Tour: $41
- *Starting / Ending at Your Hotel* 3hr Private E-bike Tour Tokyo: $134
- 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $88
- 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $500
- 1 Day Tokyo Sightseeing Tour Private Wagon: $490
- 1 Day Walking Tour in Asakusa Traditional Tokyo and Nature: $147
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
- Best of Niagara Falls Tour with Optional Boat and Helicopter Ride: $66
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $140
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Bus to Grotto - Tobermory Flowerpot Island Cruise Bruce Peninsula: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $33Toronto $22
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$3.92
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: $25
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $80
- Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $92
- barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $98
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $104
- Tokyo | 3 Hours Brewery Tour with Sake Sommelier: $105
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $137
- Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $150
- Wooden Barrel Sake Brewery Tour and Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $167
- Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $233
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Toronto?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tokyo or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Toronto. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Tokyo is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Tokyo in July average around 26°C (78°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Toronto. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Toronto. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Tokyo is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 18°C (64°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the autumn, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Toronto in the winter. Tokyo is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 5°C (42°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
Tokyo usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Toronto. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Tokyo during the spring are popular places to visit. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year.
In the spring, Tokyo is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Tokyo in April average around 14°C (58°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
In the spring, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in April than Toronto. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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