Which place is cheaper, Nagoya 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 Nagoya?
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 Nagoya can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Nagoya?
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.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.
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Bagan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Nagoya $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $106. 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 Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Nagoya $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Nagoya $90
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Nagoya? 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: Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Nagoya $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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chubu Centrair Airport（NGO） Transfer To and From Ghibli Park: $225
- Nagoya Int Airport to Nagoya Round-Trip Private Transfer: $179
- Nagoya International Airport to Nagoya city Private Transfer: $89
- Nagoya to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO) - Departure Private Transfer: $148
- LEGOLAND Japan Resort Ticket with Private Transfer: $212
- Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $193
- Private Transfer - Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO): $281
- Private Transfer Chubu Centrair Airport NGO to Nagoya City: $75
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Airport (NGO) to Toyama Port: $230
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Chubu Airport (NGO) to Toyama Port: $255
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Airport (NGO): $198
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya City Hotels: $123
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya 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 $10Nagoya $46
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 Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Homemade Udon and Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class in Nagoya: $71
- gided japanese food tour in okazaki(aichi): $82
- Grandma's Traditional Japanese Cooking Class in Nagoya: $96
- Osu Kannon Temple & Street Food Tour in Nagoya's Osu District: $96
- Nagoya local Food Cooking Class with Grandma and Matcha Ceremony: $96
- Nagoya Cooking Experience in a Japanese Local Home: $103
- Nagoya Hitsumabushi Local Food Tour with Licensed Guide: $106
- Private Nagoya-Style Japanese Cooking Class in Kasugai with Akiko: $110
- Nagoya Super Market Tour & Home Cooking Class with a Local, Akiko: $119
- Cruise-Friendly Food Tour at Kinjo Pier: $132
- Nagoya Meshi Food Tour 7 to 8 Tastings of Local Specialties: $144
- From Soba Cooking Class & Nakasendo Traditions: $188
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Nagoya $13
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 Horse Cart Ride Tour with Puppet Show: $170
- Bagan Instagram Photo Tour: $179
- Full Day Bagan Tour: $295
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- 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
Tours and Activities in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Obara Shikizakura and Korankei Light-up 1Day Bus Tour From Nagoya: $6.42
- What to do in Nagoya GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $14
- Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket: $22
- Hida Takayama from Nagoya Bus ticket Oneway: $26
- Famous Inari Sushi Making Experience in Toyokawa: $28
- SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium Admission Ticket: $30
- Cartoon experience course for travelers: $32
- Experience Being a Shinto Priest or Shrine Maiden at NAGOYA: $42
- Shirakawago and Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya: $42
- Authentic Udon Making Experience at Taishoan Kamaharu: $45
- Popular Kamikochi Scenic Hiking 1 Day Bus Tour from Nagoya: $46
- English-Guided Jogging Tour of the City (2 hours): $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Nagoya $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- Aichi (Okazaki): Haccho Miso Brewery Tour and Lunch: $128
- Yamada Shuzo Sake Brewery Visit with Tasting: $128
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya 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 Nagoya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagoya 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 Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 7300 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Nagoya, 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.