Which place is cheaper, Bagan or Bangalore?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Bangalore and Bagan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in India, and The Best Luxury Tours to India.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $44, while the average daily cost in Bagan is $30. 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 Bangalore and Bagan in more detail.
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Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
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For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Bagan, we can see that Bangalore 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 Bangalore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangalore 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 Bangalore Expensive? and Is Bagan Expensive?.
Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 17010 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore and Bagan, 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.