Which place is cheaper, Yokohama 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 Yokohama?
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 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.
Where Should I go: Xiamen or Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayXiamen $84Yokohama $156
The average daily cost (per person) in Xiamen is $84, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $156. 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.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personXiamen $31Yokohama $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomXiamen $62Yokohama $144
Compare Hotels in Xiamen and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Xiamen or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Xiamen $6.08Yokohama $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Xiamen
Also for Xiamen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen City and Yongding Hakka Tulou : $115
- Private Arrival Transfer from Gaoqi Airport to Xiamen City Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer Between Xiamen City and HongKeng Hakka Tulou Cluster: $89
- Private Transfer Service between Xiamen and Anxi : $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Hui'an county in Quanzhou: $89
- Private Transfer between Xiamen City and Tianluokeng Tulou Cluster : $89
- Private Transfer from Xiamen North Railway Station to City Area: $19
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Hongkeng Tulou from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Gaobei Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Hongkeng Tulou and Yunshuiyao Village from Xiamen City: $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng Tulou and Hekeng Hakka Tulou from Xiamen City : $98
- Private Transfer to Tianluokeng and HekengHakka Tulou fromXiamen: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Private Transfer to/from Narita Airport (NRT): $347
- Yokohama ⇆ Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport Private Transfer: $127
- Yokohama Private Transfer: Tokyo City, Narita and Haneda Airport: $65
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer from/to Haneda Airport: $210
- Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Private Transfer : $120
- Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT - Private Transfer : $147
- Yokohama City: Private transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $128
- Tokyo: Private Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $84
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $203
- Tokyo: Haneda Airport(HND) Private Transfer to/from Yokohama: $52
- Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $229
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $242
Is it cheaper to fly into Xiamen or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $46Yokohama $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Eats, Street Food Tour & Culture Walk: $25
- TAKOYAKI Cooking Class with All-you-can-drink in Tokyo, Roppongi: $60
- Private Local Food Tour in Ginza and Shinbashi: $62
- DIY Sushi Cooking Class at Izakaya in Yokohama: $68
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- 3-Hour Shared Halal-Friendly Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: $85
- Miso Ramen Gyoza and Matcha Cooking Class Professional Teacher: $100
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
- Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $150
- Traditional Japanese Home Cooking from a Chef in Shibuya: $171
- Experience Izakaya With A Mini Food Tour Of Tokyo: $172
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Xiamen $16Yokohama $31
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 Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Shunga Tour and Host Club Experience: $56
- 'Feel Yokohama!'Private tour in English: $108
- “akira bike scene” metropolitan expressway motor cycle tour: $201
- "Heart of Yokohama" Walking: Experience Hill Area: $47
- 120-Minutes Cosplay Adventure Anime Character in Kabukicho: $104
- 3 Hours Private Edo Tokyo Shinjuku Entertainment Tour: $34
- Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary: $178
- Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers: $123
- Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho: $41
- Chef's Choice Sushi & Tempura Luxury Foodie Tour in Ginza: $221
- Cherry Blossom Boat tour in Yokohama, Minato Mirai: $41
- Cherry Blossom Viewing from a Boat: Tour in Yokohama Minato Mirai: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayXiamen $17Yokohama $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $41
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $69
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?.
Which is Bigger, Xiamen or Yokohama?
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.
When is the best time to visit Xiamen or Yokohama?
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 Yokohama in the Summer?
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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyXiamen 30°C (86°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Yokohama in the Autumn?
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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberXiamen 25°C (77°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Yokohama in the Winter?
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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryXiamen 14°C (58°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Xiamen or Yokohama in the Spring?
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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilXiamen 20°C (69°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Xiamen
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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) |
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