A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bagan vs. Wollongong for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bagan or Wollongong?

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 Wollongong can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bagan or Wollongong?

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.

Wollongong

Wollongong is south of Sydney in New South Wales. It is also the third largest city in the state. Wollongong has a unique geography in that it is only six kilometers wide at its widest point and is forty kilometers long. It is squeezed in between the mountains and the ocean and in the process of growth, has swallowed several coastal towns between Dapto and Port Kembla. Wollongong is home to the University of Wollongong and has a diverse population that includes people of Serbian, Croatian, Italian, and Turkish descent among other nationalities. The influence of these cultures is obvious in the city's restaurant and entertainment options. Throughout the city you'll find some wonderful beaches with few crowds and some decent surfing opportunities.

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Which place is cheaper, Wollongong or Bagan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Wollongong is $127. 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 Wollongong in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bagan $4.76
    Wollongong $68
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bagan $9.52
    Wollongong $136
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Wollongong

Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Wollongong? 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.

Hotels in Bagan


Hotels in Wollongong


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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: Wollongong Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bagan $2.31
    Wollongong $41

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:

  • From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU): $14

Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Wollongong?

Prices for flights to both Wollongong 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bagan $3.85
    Wollongong $32

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

Typical Food Prices in Wollongong

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Wollongong:


  • Lunch
    $8.22

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bagan $37
    Wollongong $23

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 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 and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days): $90
  • Full Day Bagan Tour: $160
  • Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
  • Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
  • Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk : $72
  • Full day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa & Salay: $65
  • Half Day Sightseeing With Royal Horse: $76

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bagan -
    Wollongong $19


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Wollongong, we can see that Wollongong 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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wollongong 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 Wollongong Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bagan or Wollongong?

Wollongong has a larger population, and is about 870 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Wollongong, 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.