Which place is cheaper, Newcastle 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 Newcastle?
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 Newcastle can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Newcastle?
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.
Newcastle
Newcastle is 150 kilometers north of Sydney in New South Wales. It is also the second largest city in the state, and serves as a central point to explore the area's beaches, wineries, and beautiful natural landscape. North of the city is Stockton beach, which has many miles of isolated, beautiful beaches, stretching all the way up to Nelson Bay. The wineries are inland to the west and have some of Australia's finest wine which you can taste. If you want to see rainforests, you can head northwest to Barrington Tops National Park, which has great rainforests and freshwater streams. You may even get to see a platypus. The city also has the country's oldest sea port. In the past the city's economy was centered around the steel industry, but today the University of Newcastle is one of the area's most important employers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in Australia, and The Best Budget Tours to Australia.
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Bagan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Newcastle $128
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Newcastle is $128. 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 Newcastle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Newcastle $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Newcastle $98
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Newcastle
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Newcastle? 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: Newcastle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Newcastle $9.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Newcastle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Newcastle:
- Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $146
- Newcastle to Newcastle Airport (NTL) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
- Private Transfer - Newcastle Cruise Port to Sydney Airport (SYD): $248
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Newcastle Port: $81
- Private Transfer from Newcastle City Hotels to Newcastle Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Newcastle Port to Newcastle Airport (NTL): $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Newcastle?
Prices for flights to both Newcastle 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 $10Newcastle $67
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 Newcastle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Newcastle.
- Harbour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $69
- Earp Distilling Co: Date Night with Blending Class & Dinner: $73
- Cooking Classes at the Yellow Door Kitchen: $129
- Date Night with Blending Class and Dinner: $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Newcastle $17
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
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
- Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa: $67
- Private Day Adventure Trip in Bagan: $71
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk: $72
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
- Mount Popa - Private Day Tour: $105
Tours and Activities in Newcastle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Newcastle are as follows:
- Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley: $15
- True Crime Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Mead and Honey Tasting Experience: $23
- Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $24
- Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Experience in Hunter Valley: $29
- Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise: $33
- Family Pass Fighter World Museum Admission Ticket: $34
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard - Sweet Indulgence Experience: $43
- Tree Ropes Course Adventure: $46
- Lake Macquarie Cruise with Lunch: $46
- Humpback Whale Watching Cruise and Harbor Tour: $56
- Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Fromage and Fortified Wine Experience: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Newcastle $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Newcastle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Newcastle:
- Boutique Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $12
- Cael's Gate Reserve Wine Tasting in Hunter Valley: $18
- Tulloch Wines - Wine Tasting paired with Local Handmade Chocolates: $25
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience in Pokolbin: $28
- Ivanhoe Wines: Trip Advisor Premium Wine Tasting: $32
- Wonnarua Sparkling Wine Tasting: $32
- Tintilla Estate: Wine Tasting with a Meat and Cheese Platter: $36
- Tulloch Wines Hunter Heroes Wine Tasting with Local Cheese & Charcuterie Board: $38
- Tulloch Wines- Mystery Wine Tasting Experience with Local Cheese and Charcuterie: $38
- Wine Tasting in Pokolbin with Foodie Adventure: $43
- Snapshot Half Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour: $78
- Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Chocolate and Cheese Tasting: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Newcastle, we can see that Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newcastle 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 Newcastle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Newcastle?
Newcastle has a larger population, and is about 1660 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Newcastle, 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.