Which place is cheaper, Perth or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Perth?
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 Perth can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, and The Best Walking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Perth $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Perth is $138. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Perth $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Perth $158
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Perth? 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: Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Perth $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer Perth Western Australia: $134
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $267
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $43
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Luxury Transfer from Perth CBD to Perth Airport : $93
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $3.85Perth $37
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 Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $71
- Half-Day Smokin' BBQ Food Tour: $81
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $103
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $118
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $120
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $136
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Perth $14
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Acient Capitals of Myanmar Tour: $149
- 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: $160
- Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days): $90
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Faces of Bagan Private Photography Tour: $199
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Full day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa & Salay: $65
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Fabulous Fremantle: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $18
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $19
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $20
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $21
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $22
- AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia Entry Tickets: $23
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $23
- Perth's True Crime Tour: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Perth $7.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $64
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $64
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $71
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $72
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $78
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $92
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $94
- Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour: $108
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $111
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Perth?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 4820 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Perth, 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.