Which place is cheaper, Yokohama 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 Yokohama?
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 Yokohama can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Bagan Prices
Myanmar PricesYokohama Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $34Yokohama $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $147. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $7.36Yokohama $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $15Yokohama $134
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $3.57Yokohama $20
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 Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Morning Transfer, Haneda Airport⇒Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nikko: $419
- Narita Airport(NRT): Private Transfer to Tokyo 1-9 pax: $207
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $93
- Private One-Way Transfer Between Tokyo and Haneda/Narita Airport: $190
- Private Transfer Between Narita Airport and Yokohama Port: $248
- Samurai Restaurant shows & food or drinks + 1 Way Shared Transfer: $130
- Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Narita International Airport: $155
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $227
- Tokyo to GALA Round-Trip Shared Transfer with Ski Pass Option: $78
- Tokyo to Hakuba Shared Ski Transfer with ski equipment: $97
- Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $229
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $10Yokohama $62
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 Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour Pay as You Go Experience: $32
- KABUKICHO: Samurai Revue Show with 2 drinks & Dinner at Izakaya: $74
- Local market visit & Chicken Omurice Cooking Class (Ebisu, Tokyo): $78
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- Ninja Kabuki show + Japanese Izakaya dinner in Shinjuku: $83
- Ebisu Tokyo Onigiri & Yuzu Ramen Cooking Class with Market Visit: $115
- Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: $123
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
- 2-Hour Local Street Food Tour in Yokohama Chinatown: $134
- Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $155
- Half-day Cooking Class in Yokohama Local Shopping District: $162
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $57Yokohama $29
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
- Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48
- Private Day Tour to Mt Popa: $48
- Full Day tour In Bagan UNESCO World Heritage: $50
- BAGAN TEMPLES FULL DAY GUIDED BY ELECTRIC BIKE ( Private Tour ): $64
- Tuk Tuk tour to Mt. Popa: $67
- Private Day Adventure Trip in Bagan: $71
- Full day Adventure Trip in Bagan with Tuk Tuk: $72
- Private Day Adventure Trip to Mt. Popa from Bagan: $88
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Podcast Tour Yokohama The Echoes of the Black Ships: $6.86
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $8.11
- Shinjuku Tokyo Warp Nightclub Admission Ticket: $9.71
- [Gift Included] Roppongi Hills Observation Deck Admission Ticket: $11
- Morning running tour of Yokohama - Morning running and breakfast - with local guide Minato Mirai and Chinatown: $13
- Tokyo and Yokohama Private Tour with Guide: $13
- Tokyo Host Club Experience with English Guide: $13
- Yokohama Fantasy GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $13
- Shinjuku Kabukicho Ukiyo-e & Shunga Exhibition TICKET ONLY: $14
- Experience Matcha and Premium Tea Tasting with Kimono!: $16
- Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Admission Ticket: $17
- Roppongi Hills Tokyo City View Observatory Deck Admission Ticket: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Party with Club Entry: $25
- Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $45
- Ebisu Garden Place and Brewery Tour: $84
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 11910 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Yokohama, 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.