Which place is cheaper, Okinawa 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 Okinawa?
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 Okinawa can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Okinawa?
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.
Okinawa
Okinawa is the southernmost prefecture of Japan and includes hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands. The chain of islands is off the southern mainland portion of the country and is made up of 49 inhabited islands and over one hundred uninhabited islands. Naha is Okinawa's capital, which is located in the southern part of Okinawa Island.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo.
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Bagan Prices
Myanmar PricesOkinawa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Okinawa $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Okinawa is $116. 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 Okinawa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Okinawa $69
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Okinawa $138
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Okinawa
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Okinawa? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Okinawa $8.97
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 Okinawa
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Okinawa:
- Naha Airport（OKA）to/from Okinawa Cities Private Transfer: $147
- Private Airport Transfer: Naha Airport (OKA) → Naha City, Okinawa: $160
- Private Airport Transfer: Naha City, Okinawa → Naha Airport (OKA): $125
- Private Transfer from Nakagusuku Port to Okinawa Airport (OKA): $218
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Okinawa?
Prices for flights to both Okinawa 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 $10Okinawa $38
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 Okinawa
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Okinawa.
- Blue Zone Home Cooking & Local Life in Ogimi: $96
- Naha: Airport Food Tour for a Delicious Start or Farewell: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Okinawa $13
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 Okinawa
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Okinawa are as follows:
- Okinawa Sky Bar Top Tree Nightclub Admission Ticket+Drink & VIP: $6.38
- Okinawa World Admission Ticket: $14
- Private Ring Craft Experience in Okinawa: $21
- Okinawa World Admission Ticket | Japan: $25
- Shisa Experience Ryukyu Kiln Shisa Making Experience: $26
- Beautiful sunset kayak tour in Okinawa: $35
- Okinawa Hip-hop Bus D Course Tour to Southern Island: $38
- Naha Custom Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $41
- Naha ; Shuri castle and cultural site tour with locals: $48
- Kintsugi Accessory Experience at a Hidden Studio in Naha, Okinawa: $49
- Okinawa HIP-HOP BUS A Course Tour | Churaumi Aqualium,Kori Island: $50
- Naha: Full-Day Snorkeling Experience in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Okinawa $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Okinawa, we can see that Okinawa 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 Okinawa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Okinawa 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 Okinawa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Okinawa?
Okinawa has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Okinawa, 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.