Which place is cheaper, Da Nang 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 Da Nang?
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 Da Nang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Da Nang?
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.
Da Nang
Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.
With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.
Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.
Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Vietnam, and The Best Eco Tours in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Da Nang $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Da Nang is $55. 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 Da Nang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Da Nang $18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Da Nang
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Da Nang? 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: Da Nang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Da Nang $11
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
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:
- Afternoon private transfer from Danang city to the Golden Bridge: $44
- Asia Park - Sun World Da Nang Wonders Theme Park Ticket With Round Trip Transfer: $38
- Best Tour/Transfer to Hue Imperial City from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $64
- Coconut Jungle - Vegetable & Pottery Village- PRIVATE TRANSFER: $56
- Coconut Jungle- Basket Boat Ride- Hoi An City - PRIVATE TRANSFER: $66
- DA NANG AIRPORT TO DA NANG HOTEL by Private Transfer: $8.97
- DA NANG AIRPORT to Da Nang Hotel by Private Transfer: $21
- DCAR Limousine to GOLDEN BRIDGE - Private Transfer ( 8-9 Hours): $89
- Da Nang Airport Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- Da Nang Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer: $9.00
- Da Nang Airport Private Transfer to Hoi An: $17
- Da Nang Airport To Hue Private Transfer: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Da Nang?
Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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 $10Da Nang $27
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Da Nang
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Da Nang.
- Authentic Street Food Tour in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang: $1.87
- Da Nang Private Street Food Tour with Students Flexible Itinerary: $5.00
- Tasty Dinner Han River Dragon Cruise by Yatch & Tradictional Show: $17
- Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $21
- Home Cooking Class: Market, Garden and cooking 4 dishes: $26
- Trà Quế Vegetable Village, Herbal cocktail & HoiAn Cooking Class: $29
- Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
- Private Traditional Cooking Class and Pho with Local Girl: $29
- 6 Hours Cooking Activity Pick up Da Nang: $33
- Da Nang Food Tour and Bridges Local Motorbike Experience: $35
- Experience Vegan/Vegetarian Cooking Class in Da Nang: $35
- Hoi An Ancient: Coconut Forest, Local Dinner & Lantern Night: $36
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Da Nang $13
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Old Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $43
- Old Bagan Biking Tour - Half Day (Guide included): $45
- Private Bagan Cultural Tour: $46
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
- Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- BAGAN TEMPLES FULL DAY GUIDED BY ELECTRIC BIKE ( Private Tour ): $64
- Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa: $67
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk: $72
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
Tours and Activities in Da Nang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:
- Hue Imperial City and Royal Tombs Scenic Tour With Hai Van Pass: $1.87
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and My Son Sanctuary Heritage Experience: $1.87
- Da Nang City Sightseeing and Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge 2 Day Tour: $1.87
- Da Nang Museum Entry Ticket (Optional Audio Guide): $2.70
- Vietnamese Tradition Combo Ao dai Coffee and Banh mi Private Tour: $2.73
- Vietnam Da Nang Museum Admission Ticket: $3.99
- Da Nang Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.53
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Seafood Buffet: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Heritage Show: $5.00
- Hue City Sightseeing Private Tour With Hai Van Pass Train Ride: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour With Water Sport Games: $5.00
- Da Nang City Sightseeing Tour With Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Da Nang $8.94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Da Nang, we can see that Da Nang 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 Da Nang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Da Nang 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 Da Nang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Da Nang?
Da Nang has a larger population, and is about 2510 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Da Nang, 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.