Which place is cheaper, Hoi An 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 Hoi An?
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 Hoi An can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Hoi An?
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.
Hoi An
Located just south of the city of Da Nang, Hoi An is famous for it's beautiful old town. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately, since its designation as a World Heritage Site in 1999, mass tourism has grown and the city has felt the growing pains. Most of the homes and shops in the old town are now used for commercial purposes. The city is still quaint, but the old town is lined with tailor shops, souvenir stores, and restaurants. Foreigners are required to purchase a ticket to enter the old town of Hoi An (120,000 VND, about $5).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Vietnam, and The Best Historical Tours in Vietnam.
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Bagan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Hoi An $51
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Hoi An is $51. 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 Hoi An in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Hoi An $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Hoi An $40
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Hoi An
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Hoi An? 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: Hoi An Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Hoi An $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Hoi An are as follows:
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Taxi From Danang to Hoi An$8.34
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Bus From Hoi An Bus Station to Town$0.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hoi An
Also for Hoi An, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ba Na Hills Private Car Transfer from Hue, Hoi An or Da Nang: $27
- Best Tours/ Transfer to Bana Hills & Golden Bridge: $32
- Best tour/ transfer to My Son Sanctuary: $28
- Best tour/transfer to My Son sanctuary from Da Nang/HoiAn: $28
- Da Nang Airport : transfer to Da Nang center / to Hoi An: $3.39
- Da Nang Airport: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $17
- Da Nang City: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An City: $17
- Da Nang/Shuttle Bus Transfer to My Son Sanctuary: $15
- Da Nang/Transfer from Da Nang to HoiAn or vice versa: $14
- Early My Son tour/transfer to avoid crowd and the heat: $28
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Da Nang: $7.20
- From One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hue: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Hoi An?
Prices for flights to both Hoi An 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 $10Hoi An $16
Typical Food Prices in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Bamboo Village (for Two)$13
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$3.79
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Casual Dinner (for Two)$7.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hoi An Food Tour - Street Eats And Hoi An Hidden Gems: $2.00
- BASKET BOAT & FISHING CRAB & COOKING CLASS: $3.90
- COOKING CLASS & BASKET BOAT: $13
- Basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class by Hangcoconut: $17
- Market Tour - Cooking Class - Coconut Boat Riding: $17
- From Market Tour, Basket Boat Ride and Cooking Class: $17
- Da Nang/Market Tour, basket Boat Ride, Cooking Class: $18
- Hoi An Cooking Class - Traditional Chinese Dumpling: $18
- Hoi An : Traditional Cooking Class w Optional Lantern Making: $20
- Cooking Class, Crab Fishing-Basket Boat, Market Tour: $20
- Eat Like a Local – Hoi An Evening Food Tour: $22
- Hoi An : Vegetarian Cooking Class W Optional Coconut Village: $22
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Hoi An $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hoi An
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Hoi An's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Golf (for Two)$140
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Short Boat Ride$1.52
Tours and Activities in Hoi An
For Hoi An, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cam Thanh: Coconut Basket Boat and Enjoy Free Coconut Ticket: $4.12
- Basket boat tour at the coconut village: $5.12
- Basket Boat and fishing Crabs Tour: $5.90
- Hoai River Boat Ride & Lantern Release Experience: $6.20
- Experience Bamboo Basket Boat on Coconut village w Locals: $7.09
- Hoian Old Town - Immersive Free Walking Tour: $7.87
- Hoi An Ancient Town Entrance Ticket with Drink: $9.25
- Lantern Release and Night River Boat Experience in Hoi An: $9.84
- Private Lantern Cruise on the Thu Bon River: $9.84
- Stand-Up Paddleboard SUP, the Best Sunset Experience: $12
- Hoi An Ancient Town - Walking Tour with Local Guide: $12
- Cam Thanh tour on a Traditional Bamboo Basket Boat: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Hoi An $8.59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Hoi An
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Hoi An are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$9.10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Hoi An, we can see that Hoi An 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 Hoi An would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hoi An 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 Hoi An Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Hoi An?
Hoi An has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Hoi An, 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.