Which place is cheaper, Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads?
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 Noosa Heads can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Noosa Heads?
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.
Noosa Heads
A town and suburb located on Queensland, Australia's Sunshine Coast, Noosa is best known as a destination of pleasant weather, beautiful beachside scenery, shopping, dining, and outdoor adventure. Some of the top attractions of the area include Noosa National Park and Sunshine Beach.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Australia, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Australia.
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Bagan Prices
Myanmar PricesNoosa Heads Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Noosa Heads $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Noosa Heads is $147. 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 Noosa Heads in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Noosa Heads $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Noosa Heads $128
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Noosa Heads
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Noosa Heads? 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: Noosa Heads Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Noosa Heads $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $180
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU): $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Noosa Heads
Also for Noosa Heads, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Australia Zoo Transfer from Noosa and Sunshine Coast: $108
- Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer from Noosa, Noosaville & Mooloolaba: $35
- Eumundi Markets Bus Transfer: Mooloolaba Sunshine Coast & Noosa: $45
- Private Morning Transfer From Noosa to Rainbow Beach: $98
- Private Transfer from Noosa to Sunshine Coast Airport 7 seater: $185
- Private Transfer to or from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $116
- Private Transfers from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa (2pax): $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Noosa Heads?
Prices for flights to both Noosa Heads 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 $10Noosa Heads $63
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 Noosa Heads
For Noosa Heads, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Classes on Witta Maleny Sunshine Coast: $131
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Noosa Heads $43
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 TEMPLES FULL DAY GUIDED BY ELECTRIC BIKE ( Private Tour ): $64
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
- 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
- Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days): $90
- Full Day Bagan Tour: $295
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Faces of Bagan Private Photography Tour: $199
Typical Entertainment Prices in Noosa Heads
For Noosa Heads, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Surf Lesson$46
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Sea Kayak Tour (for 2)$93
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Sunset Cruise (for 2)$14
Tours and Activities in Noosa Heads
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Noosa Heads.
- The Original 1-Hour Mooloolaba Canal Cruise: $25
- Noosa Queen Sunset Cruise River: $25
- 1 Hour Tour Mooloolaba Sunset Cruise: $25
- SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium Entrance Ticket: $27
- Aquaduck Sunshine Coast - 1hr Mooloolaba Amphibious Tour: $32
- Maleny Botanic Gardens Bird Aviary Experience Ticket: $34
- Noosa Stand Up Paddle & Mangrove Tunnel Tour (Self Guided): $39
- Sunset Cruise Mooloolaba: $40
- The Ginger Factory Play, Taste & Discover Bundle Experience: $40
- Stillwater Luxury Noosa Sunset Cruise: $43
- Sunshine Coast High Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park: $51
- Seafood Lunch Cruise: $54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Noosa Heads $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Noosa Heads
Also in Noosa Heads, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- An Epic Bar Crawl Sunshine Coast: Sippin on Sunshine: $15
- Hinterland Cheese & Wine Tasting Tour - with 2 course lunch included: $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Noosa Heads, we can see that Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Noosa Heads?
Noosa Heads has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Noosa Heads, 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.