Which place is cheaper, Yangon or Belgrade?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Belgrade or Yangon?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Belgrade and Yangon can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Belgrade or Yangon?
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital city of the Republic of Serbia. Dating back to the 4th Century BC, is has seen many changes from Celtic tribes at its earliest beginnings to Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, and Serbian independence. Relics of its past can be seen today in Belgrade's architecture and museums, while there are also a host of contemporary activities like nightlife, clubs, cafes, and concerts.
Yangon
Yangon, formerly known as Rangoon, is the largest city and economic center for the nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. The city is a mix of British, Burmese, Chinese, and Indian influences, and is host to beautiful 19th-century colonial architecture as well as modern skyscrapers. The people of Yangon mainly follow the Buddhist religion and it is common to see monks wandering along the busy streets amidst gilded temples.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Serbia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Belgrade.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBelgrade $45Yangon $63
The average daily cost (per person) in Belgrade is $45, while the average daily cost in Yangon is $63. 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 Belgrade and Yangon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBelgrade $30Yangon $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBelgrade $60Yangon $62
Compare Hotels in Belgrade and Yangon
Looking for a hotel in Belgrade or Yangon? 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: Belgrade Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Belgrade $5.60Yangon $2.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Belgrade
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Belgrade:
- Bus Transfer Between Airport and Slavija Square: $3.67
- Private Limo Transfer from Beograd Airport to any location: $39
- Airport Transfer in Belgrade, Serbia: $39
- Belgrade airport transfer: $46
- Champs Limo Belgrade Serbia Private Transfers: $48
- Nikola Tesla Airport Private Transfer: $53
- Nikola Tesla BEG airport-private airport transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: $85
- Private transfer tour from Belgrade to Timisoara with sightseeing: $88
- Belgrade and Avala Mountain Full Day Layover Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer from Belgrade Airport (BEG) to Šabac: $98
- Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $8.54
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $20
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Hotel Transfers to or from YIA Airport: $25
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $27
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $40
- Yangon Airport (RGN): Private Transfer to/from Yangon City: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Belgrade or Yangon?
Prices for flights to both Yangon and Belgrade 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 dayBelgrade $9.30Yangon $9.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Belgrade
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Belgrade.
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $66
- Folklore night in Belgrade with dinner: $70
- Private Walking and Food Tour in Belgrade: $71
- E-Scooter Serbian Food Tour: $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- Morning Yangon Food Tour: $24
- Yangon morning food tour with train ride : $27
- Yangon Street Food Tours: $28
- Cooking Myanmar Food and Explore Dala: $46
- Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM): $65
- Half day Cooking Course in Yangon: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Belgrade $4.52Yangon -
Tours and Activities in Belgrade
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Belgrade are as follows:
- Skip the Line: Family Centar Sremska Mitrovica -Playroom for kids: $1.10
- Capture Belgrade:Audio Walking Tour in the Heart of the City: $3.19
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Jack The Ripper Skip-the-Line Ticket in Belgrade: $3.29
- Belgrade City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided City Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Sightseeing by open top bus: $14
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Saint Sava Temple guided tour: $16
- Walking Tour in Belgrade: $16
- Underground Tour with Glass of Wine: $16
- Yugoslavia Communist tour: $16
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- Bus Ticket ( Yangon - Mandalay): $21
- Walk and Ride Yangon Foodie Tour: $25
- Morning Eat, Walk & Ride Tour: $25
- Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $25
- Yangon Dala Discovery Tour on Bamboo Bicycles: $32
- Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
- Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon : $37
- Yangon Full Day City Tour: $38
- Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon including Shwedagon Pagoda: $39
- Yangon City Tour With English Speaking Driver: $40
- Half-Day Thanlyin Tour in Yangon: $40
- Yangon Group Street Food & Walking Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBelgrade $21Yangon -
Sample the Local Flavors in Belgrade
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Belgrade:
- RE:PLAY Pub Crawl Belgrade: $44
- Play Pub Crawl Belgrade: $49
- RePlay Pub Crawl in Belgrade: $53
- E-Scooter CRAFT BEER and BREWERY Tour: $54
- Natural wine tasting with great views: $55
- Tour of the MONASTERIES at Fruška Gora NP and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $55
- Belgrade Bar Crawl: $55
- Pearl of North Serbia, trip to Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci with wine tasting: $60
- Private Wine Tasting by Party in Belgrade: $71
- Novi Sad and Sremski Karlovci private tour with wine tasting: $76
- 3-Hour Walking Local Wine Tasting Tour: $81
- Northern Serbia: Sremski Karlovci & Novi Sad with Wine Tasting in a cellar : $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Belgrade and Yangon, we can see that Yangon is more expensive. And not only is Belgrade much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Belgrade is in Europe and Yangon is in Asia, 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 Belgrade would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Belgrade 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 Yangon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangon than you might in Belgrade.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Belgrade Expensive? and Is Yangon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Belgrade or Yangon?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Belgrade. When comparing the sizes of Belgrade and Yangon, 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.