Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Bagan?
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 Bagan or Can Tho?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bagan and Can Tho can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Can Tho?
Bagan
Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
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Bagan Prices
Myanmar PricesCan Tho Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Can Tho $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $66. 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 Bagan and Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Can Tho $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Can Tho $52
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Can Tho? 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: Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Can Tho $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU): $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $27
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $122
- Private Transfer from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City: $75
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $115
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $37
- Private Transfer: Can Tho To Ho Chi Minh City/Ho Chi Minh Airport: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho and Bagan 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 dayBagan $10Can Tho $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.
- Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91
Typical Food Prices in Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$4.98
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Coconut$0.27
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Mango$1.03
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.66
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.61
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Walking Food Tour in Can Tho: $32
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Can Tho Cooking Class in the countryside - Vegetarian available: $49
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Can Tho $16
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Acient Capitals of Myanmar Tour: $149
- Amazing Bagan, full day tour by car and guide: $90
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
- Bagan Cycling Tour ( Villages & Temples Cycling Explorer): $129
- Bagan Fullday Sightseeing by Car and Horse-cart: $184
- Bagan Horse Cart Ride Tour with Puppet Show: $170
- Bagan Instagram Photo Tour: $179
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Excellent Private Guided Tour Around Bagan With Lunch: $88
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk: $72
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$1.91
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.04
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion Private Tour From Phu My Port: $1.89
- Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market 5-Hours Tour: $29
- Tour for Nature lover- Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve in Can Tho: $45
- Premium Can Tho Small Canal Tour in Mekong Delta: $45
- Cycling in Village-Fruit Garden-Experience Local Ferry: $47
- Rural and Tropical Island Tour at Can Tho: $48
- Mui Ne Special: ATV Quad Bike Self-Drive Experience: $49
- Can Tho Sunset Tour: $51
- Can Tho day tour: fruit garden&floating fish farm in Son islet: $53
- Can Tho Floating Market and Fruit Garden Tour: $55
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour & Rural Cycling: $64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Can Tho $6.32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.06
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Can Tho, we can see that Can Tho is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Can Tho would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Can Tho than you might in Bagan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Can Tho?
Can Tho has a larger population, and is about 870 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Can Tho, 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.