Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Hobart?
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 Hobart can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Hobart?
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.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia, and The Best Contiki Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Hobart $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $141. 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 Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Hobart $80
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Hobart $160
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Hobart? 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: Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Hobart $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 Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $22
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $13
- Hobart to Hobart Int Airport (HBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Port Arthur Return Transfer, mimimum 4 passengers : $230
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Hobart Cruise Port: $30
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart Airport (HBA): $30
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart 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 $3.85Hobart $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hobart
For Hobart, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hobart Half Day Wine and Food Tour: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Hobart $24
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amazing Bagan, full day tour by car and guide: $90
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
- Bagan Classics Private Temples Tour: $159
- Bagan Cycling Tour ( Villages & Temples Cycling Explorer) : $129
- Bagan Fullday Sightseeing by Car and Horse-cart: $184
- Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days): $90
- Full Day Bagan Tour: $160
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk : $72
- Full day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa & Salay: $65
- Half Day Sightseeing With Royal Horse: $76
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Hobart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Wonderful Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Cascade Historic Tour: $17
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $20
- Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $23
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $27
- 24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket: $27
- kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours): $28
- Hobart Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour: $28
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $34
- Mount Wellington Pinnacle 2 Hours Small Group Tour: $35
- Port Arthur Shuttle and Tasman Sights Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Hobart $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
- Cascade Brewery Experience: $24
- Winery, Distillery and Brewery - Guided Tasting Tour: $133
- Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter: $146
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $150
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $153
- From Drink Tasmania Whisky Distillery Tour: $203
- Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour: $209
- Coal Valley Tour with lunch, gin and wine tastings: $227
- Distillery Tours, Thirty Tastings, Cheese & Lunch: $238
- Tassie Distillery Tour - Up to 30 tastings Lunch and morning tea : $244
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Hobart, we can see that Hobart 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 Hobart 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart 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 Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Hobart?
Hobart has a larger population, and is about 160 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Hobart, 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.