Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Xiamen?
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 Xiamen or Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Xiamen and Yakushima can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Xiamen or Yakushima?
Xiamen
Xiamen is a coastal city in the Fujian Province of China and has been a major port city and gateway to China for centuries. This vibrant and modern city was named the most livable city in the world in 2002 and one of the first cities to be named a Special Economic Zone. Xiamen is best known for being home to Gulangyu Island, a beautiful island full of historic colonial buildings and lovely walking paths.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Xiamen Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayXiamen $84Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Xiamen is $84, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $141. 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 Xiamen and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personXiamen $31Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomXiamen $62Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Xiamen and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Xiamen or Yakushima? 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: Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Xiamen $6.08Yakushima $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xiamen
Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Gaoqi Airport to Xiamen City Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Xiamen North Railway Station to City Area: $19
- Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Chauffeur Service ,Xiamen Airport Transfer: $25
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Arrival Transfer to City Area: $30
- Private Xiamen Gaoqi Airport Departure Transfer from City Areas: $33
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi : $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster : $89
- Private Transfer Between Xiamen City and HongKeng Hakka Tulou Cluster: $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Hui'an county in Quanzhou: $89
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen: $90
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng Tulou and Hekeng Hakka Tulou from Xiamen City : $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Xiamen or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Xiamen 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 dayXiamen $46Yakushima $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Xiamen $16Yakushima $21
Tours and Activities in Xiamen
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Sailing & Sea Experience.: $22
- Quanzhou Kaiyuan Temple & Luoyang Bridge Tour: $70
- Xiamen Private English Tour Guide Service: $93
- Xiamen Private Half Day Tour of Gulangyu Island and Shuzhuang Garden: $97
- A Night Tour to Xiamen Gulang Island: $100
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Local Food Market Experience: $103
- 4-hour Xiamen Private Flexible Tour in Your Way: $115
- 4-Hour Xiamen Private Shore Excursion Tour in Your Way: $121
- Shanghai Metro Tour: $127
- Xiamen Layover Day Tour-Gulangyu,Shuzhuang Garden And Piano Museum: $132
- Xiamen Half-Day Private Tour include Gulang Yu Island and Garden : $135
- Tour Guide and Car: Private Day Tour to Yunshuiyao Ancient Village from Xiamen: $140
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour: $336
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayXiamen $17Yakushima $6.61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xiamen and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima is more expensive. And not only is Xiamen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Xiamen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Xiamen 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima than you might in Xiamen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Xiamen Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen or Yakushima?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Xiamen or Yakushima in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Xiamen as well as Yakushima.
In July, Xiamen is generally around the same temperature as Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 30°C (86°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Xiamen receives a lot of rain in the summer. Xiamen usually gets less rain in July than Yakushima. Xiamen gets 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyXiamen 30°C (86°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima and Xiamen are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
Xiamen is a little warmer than Yakushima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Xiamen averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In October, Xiamen usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Xiamen gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberXiamen 25°C (77°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Yakushima in the Winter?
Both Yakushima and Xiamen during the winter are popular places to visit.
In the winter, Xiamen is a little warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Xiamen in January average around 14°C (58°F), and Yakushima averages at about 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Xiamen usually gets less rain in January than Yakushima. Xiamen gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryXiamen 14°C (58°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Xiamen and Yakushima.
In April, Xiamen is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 20°C (69°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the spring. Xiamen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Xiamen usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Xiamen gets 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilXiamen 20°C (69°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Xiamen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (69°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 24°C (76°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 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.