Which place is cheaper, Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Valparaiso? 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 Valparaiso?
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.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, often referred to as Valpo, is an attractive city on the Pacific Coast in Chile. The city has a population of about 300,000 and is only 120 kilometers west of Santiago. The city's main industries aside from tourism include shipping and petroleum refining.
Valparaiso is popular with travelers because of its bohemian culture and brightly colored homes. It also offers some wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean. Although the city is short on specific sights, the atmosphere and beautiful setting make it a wonderful place to visit.
Valparaiso has a mild Mediterranean climate that is comparable to San Francisco or Santa Barbara. The summer is dry but fog is common year around. Rain can be heavy during the winter season and snow falls occasionally in the highest parts of the city. Winds can also be strong during the winter months.
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 Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $179Valparaiso $80
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $179, while the average daily cost in Valparaiso is $80. 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 Valparaiso in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $75Valparaiso $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $150Valparaiso $68
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Valparaiso
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Valparaiso? 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 Valparaiso Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Valparaiso $4.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- (HND) Haneda Airport Private Transfer to Central Tokyo: $97
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $62
- Airport Transfer: Haneda Airport and Tokyo 23 wards: $135
- Airport Transfer: Tokyo City to Narita Airport NRT by Luxury Van: $260
- Center Tokyo Private One Way Transfer To Haneda Airport: $110
- Departure Private Transfer: Tokyo to Haneda Airport HND in Sedan: $276
- Departure Transfer from Tokyo City to Haneda Airport HND by van: $180
- Departure Transfer: Tokyo to Narita Airport NRT by Sedan Car: $242
- Experience Private Transfer Between Yokohama and Tokyo: $130
- Haneda Airport (HND) Transfers: One-Way to Central Tokyo/Yokohama: $86
- Haneda Airport (HND) to Tokyo 23 Wards – Private Transfer: $136
- Haneda Airport (HND): Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels: $119
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valparaiso
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valparaiso:
- Private Transfer from Viña del Mar to Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL) Airport: $247
- Private Transfer Cruise Port to Santiago with Wine tour & tasting: $235
- Valparaiso Airport Private Transfer: $212
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago Hotels: $200
- Private Transfer from Valparaíso Pier to Santiago Airport: $199
- Private Transfer Viña del Mar to Santiago Airport: $170
- Valparaiso to Santiago Private Transfer or Santiago to Valparaiso: $142
- Private Transfer From Valparaiso Or Viña Del Mar To San Antonio: $133
- Private Transfer from San Antonio Port to Valparaiso or Viña del Mar.: $133
- Private Transfer from Valparaiso Hotel or port To Santiago Airport or Hotel: $110
- Transfer Valparaiso Cruise Terminal to Santiago + Tour & Winery: $99
- Private Transfer from Viña Del Mar or Valparaiso City Hotel To Santiago City: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Valparaiso?
Prices for flights to both Valparaiso 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 $63Valparaiso $37
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$5.10
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.10
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Meal at Airport$6.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market: Traditional Culture & Street Food Tour: $19
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- Shinjuku 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Shinjuku: 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $32
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $39
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $42
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo: $50
- Tokyo Home Cooking & Cultural Experience with a Local Family: $57
Typical Food Prices in Valparaiso
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Valparaiso:
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Empanada$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valparaiso
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valparaiso.
- 3hr Viña del Mar Cooking Class with local : Ceviche & Leche Asada: $29
- Valparaiso : Coastal Hands-on Cooking Class with a Local guide: $29
- Cooking Classes in Viña del Mar Learn to Make Tapas and Desserts: $75
- Learn to Cook Like a Local: Cooking Class in a Viña del Mar Home: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $67Valparaiso $18
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Podcast Tour Wire to Idol - Akihabara's Secret Code: $5.45
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Mt Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi 1 day Private Bus Tour: $6.50
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Podcast Tour Tokyo From Market to Sushi Masterpiece: $6.82
- Tokyo Walking Tour 2h15 and 19 audio reviews: $6.91
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.79
- Tokyo Fist of the North Star Original Manga Exhibition Ticket: $8.44
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- 24 Hour Tokyo City Sightseeing Ticket: $9.00
- Authentic Matcha Experience in a Traditional Japanese Tea Room: $10
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valparaiso
Here are a few typical costs in Valparaiso for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Tour$4.05
Tours and Activities in Valparaiso
Here are a few actual costs in Valparaiso for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Romantic Journey Through Viña del Mar - Private Tour: $213
- Cultural Tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar: $37
- Explore and Sail Valparaíso and Viña del Mar Tour: $58
- Famous Valparaíso! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Famous Viña del Mar! Premium Walking Tour with a Native Guide: $40
- Full Day Private Walking Tour with a Native Guide & Public Transport: $120
- Full-Day Tour of Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Reñaca & Concón: $180
- Gastronomic Tour in Valparaiso: $216
- Guided Panoramic Tour in Valparaíso: $40
- Guided Tour Viewpoints Elevators and Hills of Valparaiso: $40
- Guided tour Vina del Mar Reñaca beaches music and nature: $45
- Jewels of Viña del Mar – Private Walking Tour: $213
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Valparaiso $7.54
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$3.83
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: $32
- 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: $36
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Unique Brewery Tour and One-of-a-Kind Sake Tasting Near Tokyo: $64
- Tokyo Japanese Wine Tasting Experience (Not Sake) | Near Shibuya: $65
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Japanese Sake Brewery Day Tour: $84
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $104
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $104
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $117
Typical Alcohol Prices in Valparaiso
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Valparaiso are as follows:
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Beer$0.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Valparaiso
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Valparaiso:
- Valparaiso Cruise Port to Santiago with Tour and Wine Tasting: $100
- From Santiago: Aconcagua Valley Wine Tour: $129
- Private Wine Tour in Valparaiso: $290
- A Valparaíso 100% Private Tour + Casablanca Wine Tasting: $320
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Valparaiso, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Valparaiso much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo is in Asia and Valparaiso is in South 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 Valparaiso would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Valparaiso 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo than you might in Valparaiso.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Valparaiso Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Valparaiso?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Valparaiso. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo and Valparaiso, 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.