Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Xiamen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Xiamen and Yokohama 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.
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.
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Historical Tours in China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Xiamen is $64, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $124. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
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Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
For Xiamen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Xiamen and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Xiamen. When comparing the sizes of Xiamen and Yokohama, 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.
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.
Both Yokohama and Xiamen during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Xiamen is a little warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the summer temperatures in Xiamen in July average around 30°C (86°F), and Yokohama averages at about 25°C (78°F).
Yokohama gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Xiamen. Xiamen usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Yokohama. Xiamen gets 140 mm (5.5 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Xiamen and Yokohama. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Yokohama this time of year.
In October, Xiamen is generally a little warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Xiamen average around 25°C (77°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Xiamen usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Xiamen gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Xiamen as well as Yokohama. Additionally, many travelers come to Yokohama for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Xiamen is much warmer than Yokohama in the winter. The daily temperature in Xiamen averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Yokohama fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Xiamen usually gets less rain in January than Yokohama. Xiamen gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Yokohama and Xiamen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Yokohama in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Xiamen is a little warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the spring temperatures in Xiamen in April average around 20°C (69°F), and Yokohama averages at about 14°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yokohama. It's quite rainy in Xiamen. In April, Xiamen usually receives around the same amount of rain as Yokohama. Xiamen gets 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Xiamen | Yokohama | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
Apr | 20°C (69°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
May | 24°C (76°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.7 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
Aug | 30°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
Nov | 21°C (69°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |