Which place is cheaper, Napier or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Napier?
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 Napier can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Napier?
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.
Napier
Napier is city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Hawke's Bay Region, a famous area for wine vineyards. Napier has a population of 61,000 people and is known for its Art Deco architecture and of course, wine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Budget Tours to New Zealand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Napier $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Napier is $178. 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 Napier in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Napier $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Napier $216
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Napier
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Napier? 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: Napier Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Napier $32
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: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Napier?
Prices for flights to both Napier 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 $3.85Napier $39
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
Typical Food Prices in Napier
For Napier, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casural Lunch$8.88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Napier $29
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 Napier
For Napier, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wonderful Napier Art Deco Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Self-Guided Earthquake Audio Tour: $14
- Art Deco Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Discover Napier Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Discover Napier Art Deco: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Discover Hastings Earthquake: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Shore Excursion Cycle Winery Tour - Half Day: $28
- National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier Native Icons Tour: $38
- Shore Excursion Cycle Winery Tour - Half Day: $41
- Hawkes Bay Wineries Self-Guided Bike Tour: $41
- Hawke's Bay: Self Guided Coastal Winery Cycle Tour: $49
- Cape Coast Wineries Self-Guided Scenic Bike Tour from Napier: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Napier $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Napier
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Napier are as follows:
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Wine$13
Sample the Local Flavors in Napier
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Napier:
- 3 hours City and Wine Tour in New Zealand: $70
- Half Day Small-Group Hawkes Bay Wine Tour: $108
- Wine Tour and Tastings in Hawkes Bay: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Napier, we can see that Napier 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 Napier 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 Napier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Napier 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 Napier Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Napier?
Napier has a larger population, and is about 190 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Napier, 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.