Which place is cheaper, Sapporo 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 Sapporo?
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 Sapporo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Sapporo?
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.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Bagan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Sapporo $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $123. 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 Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Sapporo $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Sapporo $122
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Sapporo? 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: Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Sapporo $15
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Between Niseko and New Chitose Airport: Private One-Way Transfer: $281
- Between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport: Private One-Way Transfer: $163
- CTS New Chitose Airport To/From Sappro Private Transfer: $255
- New Chitose Airport(CTS) Private Transfer | Licensed Driver: $185
- Private Airport Transfer: Sapporo City→ New Chitose Airport (CTS): $143
- Private Transfer - Otaru Port to Sapporo New Chitose Airport(CTS): $166
- Private Transfer from Sapporo Airport(CTS) to Muroran Cruise Port: $272
- Private Transfer- Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Otaru Port: $166
- Sapporo ⇔ CTS New Chitose Airport Private Transfer: $229
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $132
- Sapporo to Chitose Airport Private Transfer | Licensed Driver: $281
- New Chitose Airport (CTS) Private Transfer: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo 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 $10Sapporo $50
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 Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Japanese Home Cooking Class in Sapporo with Sakura: $72
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $84
- Izakaya & Street Food Tour (10+ Dishes, Drinks Included): $105
- Hokkaido: Sapporo Ramen Yokocho (Ramen Alley) Food Tour: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Sapporo $16
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
- Amazing Bagan, full day tour by car and guide: $90
- 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
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Excellent Private Guided Tour Around Bagan With Lunch: $88
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk: $72
Tours and Activities in Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- JR Tower Observatory Admission Ticket: $4.33
- Sapporo TV Tower Admission Ticket: $6.76
- Historical Village of Hokkaido Entry Ticket: $6.76
- Dog Cuddling Experience in Hokkaido with Photo Session: $9.80
- Mt. Moiwa Ropeway / Moriscar Ticket: $16
- AOAO SAPPORO Aquarium Park Entry Ticket in Hokkaido: $28
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Sapporo Snow Festival Walking Tour with TV Tower View: $34
- Sapporo Night Tour: $40
- Chopsticks Making Experience in Sapporo: $42
- Hokkaido Shrine Tour with Rituals, History & Sweets: $43
- Sapporo Highlights: Golden Route Morning Walking Tour: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Sapporo $7.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
- Hokkaido Day Tour from Otaru to Yoichi Distillery: $90
- Sapporo Tour in the Port City of Otaru and Local beer brewery: $172
- 1-Day Tour The port city of Otaru & Local Brewery: $178
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo 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 Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo 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 Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Sapporo?
Sapporo has a larger population, and is about 6280 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Sapporo, 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.