Which place is cheaper, Dunedin or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Dunedin?
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 Dunedin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Dunedin?
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.
Dunedin
Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the southeast coast and is largely Scottish in its heritage. It is part of the Otago region and has mild temperatures during the spring and summer, but extremely cold temperatures during the end of fall and winter. Dunedin is a university town; The University of Otago is the oldest in New Zealand, established in 1869. The students make up over a tenth of the entire city's population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Dunedin $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Dunedin is $109. 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 Dunedin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Dunedin $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Dunedin $110
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Dunedin
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Dunedin? 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: Dunedin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Dunedin $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU): $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dunedin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dunedin:
- Dunedin Intl Airport (DUN) to Dunedin - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Dunedin to Dunedin Int Airport (DUD) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
- Momona Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Momona: $90
- ONE WAY MOMONA: Transfer from /to Dunedin Airport: $125
- Private Transfer from Chalmers Cruise Port to Dunedin City Hotels: $45
- Private Transfer from Chalmers Port to Dunedin Airport (DUD): $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Dunedin?
Prices for flights to both Dunedin 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 $3.85Dunedin $30
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Dunedin $18
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
- Private Bagan Cultural Tour : $46
- Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
- Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Full day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa & Salay: $65
- Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa : $67
- Private Bagan day tour by car with horse cart: $70
- Private Day Adventure Trip in Bagan : $71
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk : $72
- Half Day Sightseeing With Royal Horse: $76
Tours and Activities in Dunedin
Here are a few actual costs in Dunedin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunedin Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Self-Guided Audio Tour Adventure: $14
- Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour: $16
- Quickie Tours 1 Hour City Sights Tour CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY: $25
- Skip the Line: Larnach Castle & Gardens Admission Ticket: $29
- Garden and City tour: $39
- Wildlife and Penguin Tour: $40
- Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour: $41
- Monarch Wildlife Cruise: $42
- Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour: $51
- Nature and City Tour: $57
- A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Dunedin $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Dunedin
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dunedin:
- Emerson's Brewery Tour: $25
- Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting: $29
- Speight's Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Dunedin, we can see that Dunedin is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bagan is in Asia and Dunedin is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Dunedin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dunedin 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 Dunedin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Dunedin?
Dunedin has a larger population, and is about 380 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Dunedin, 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.