Which place is cheaper, Yogyakarta or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Yogyakarta?
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 Yogyakarta can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Yogyakarta?
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.
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta, also called Yogya, Jogja, and Jogjakarta, is Java's hub of culture and art, and is the top-visited destination on the island. While Jakarta is the most populated and industrially-developed city in Indonesia, Yogya has managed to progress without losing its cultural charm, as illustrated in its well-kept traditional Indonesian architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Indonesia, and The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Yogyakarta $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Yogyakarta is $60. 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 Yogyakarta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Yogyakarta $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Yogyakarta $76
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Yogyakarta
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Yogyakarta? 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: Yogyakarta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Yogyakarta $1.38
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
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Borobudur Sunrise, Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Day Tour with Guide & Transfer: $85
- Borobudur Village Cycling and Temple Tour with Transfer: $50
- Canoeing Experience in Yogyakarta with Hotel Transfer: $52
- From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
- From Tour to Borobudor climb up drop & transfer: $20
- Hotel transfer from Yogyakarta Airport/Train Station: $20
- Jepara & One Way Private Transfer: $110
- Prambanan Cycling and Temple Tour with Transfer: $50
- Private Transfer From or To: Yogyakarta,Bromo,Ijen,Ketapang,Bali: $262
- Private Transfer From/To Yogyakarta Airport: $29
- Private Transfer from Borobudur Temple to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $96
- Private Transfer from Borobudur to Yogyakarta Airport (JOG): $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Yogyakarta?
Prices for flights to both Yogyakarta 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 $3.85Yogyakarta $12
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 Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Morning Food Tour with Tasting: $23
- Kotagede Night Food Tour: $27
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Dinner: $30
- Yogyakarta Evening Walking and Food Tour: $30
- Yogyakarta Historical Walking and Food Tour: $31
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $32
- Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $33
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- Nighttime Walk and Food Tour: $38
- Indonesian Cooking Class in Yogyakarta: $40
- Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $40
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour : $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Yogyakarta $17
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
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Obelix Hills Entry Ticket: $1.58
- Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $1.99
- Yogyakarta : Traditional Dances Show Tickets: $11
- Thrilling Haunted House Attraction Tickets: $11
- Yogyakarta : Yogyakarta Palace Tour with Multilingual Guide: $14
- Laid Back Tour of Yogyakarta: $15
- Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Guided Tour: $16
- Borobudur, Mendut, Pawon & Prambanan Temple Tour.: $17
- Yogyakarta : Jomblang cave & pindul cave sharing tour: $17
- Colonial Heritage Walking Tour: Tugu Jogja to Kilometer Zero: $17
- Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure: $18
- Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Yogyakarta $5.14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Yogyakarta, we can see that Yogyakarta 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 Yogyakarta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yogyakarta 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 Yogyakarta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Yogyakarta?
Yogyakarta has a larger population, and is about 2120 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Yogyakarta, 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.