A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chumphon vs. Yangon for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chumphon or Yangon?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Chumphon or Yangon? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Chumphon or Yangon?

Chumphon

Sometimes tourism has a tendency to spoil the natural beauty of a place. This is not the case in the magical city of Chumphon, Thailand. As the gateway to the Chumphon Archipelago, this city has maintained natural, untouched beauty. Its miles of coastline are full of fine beaches with fishing, swimming and a number of other activities.

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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok.


Which place is cheaper, Yangon or Chumphon?

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

The average daily cost (per person) in Chumphon is $36, 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 Chumphon and Yangon in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chumphon $16
    Yangon $31
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chumphon $32
    Yangon $62
Compare Hotels in Chumphon and Yangon

Looking for a hotel in Chumphon 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.

Hotels in Chumphon


Hotels in Yangon


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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: Chumphon Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chumphon $6.32
    Yangon $2.38

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:

  • Private Hotel Transfers to or from YIA Airport: $24
  • Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $27
  • Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $20
  • Yangon Airport (RGN): Private Transfer to/from Yangon City: $41
  • Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $40
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
  • Private Airport Transfer at Yangon Airport to Center of Yangon: $23
  • Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
  • Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $8.54

Is it cheaper to fly into Chumphon or Yangon?

Prices for flights to both Yangon and Chumphon 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
    Chumphon $13
    Yangon $9.70
Typical Food Prices in Chumphon

For Chumphon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ice Cream
    $0.16
  • Fruit at the Market
    $0.55
  • Breakfast
    $1.09

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 Evening Food Tour and trishaw ride: $26
  • Yangon morning food tour with train ride : $27
  • Yangon Street Food Tours: $28
  • Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM): $65
  • Cooking Class in Yangon,Myanmar: $67

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chumphon $10
    Yangon -

Tours and Activities in Yangon

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:

  • Adventure Full day visit to Thanlyin (Syriam): $70
  • All About Yangon Full Day City Tour: $87
  • Bagan Cultrue Tour : $50
  • Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
  • Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.: $46
  • Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $128
  • Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $110
  • Bago Full-Day Tour from Yangon: $79
  • Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour: $117
  • Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide: $142
  • Burmese Antiques Heritage Shopping Tour: $87
  • Bus Ticket ( Yangon - Mandalay): $21

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chumphon $11
    Yangon -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Chumphon

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chumphon are as follows:


  • Beer (2)
    $3.82


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Yangon, we can see that Yangon is more expensive. And not only is Chumphon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chumphon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chumphon 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 Chumphon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chumphon Expensive? and Is Yangon Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Chumphon or Yangon?

Yangon has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Chumphon. When comparing the sizes of Chumphon 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.