Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Yangon?
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 Yangon or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Adelaide, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Yangon or Adelaide?
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.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $70Adelaide $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $142. 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 Yangon and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Adelaide $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Adelaide $140
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Adelaide? 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: Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $2.38Adelaide $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer: $45
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $60
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $80
- Private Transfer from or to Rangon International Airport (YIA): $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangon Airport (RGN) → Yangon Hotel: $35
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ADL Airport to City Centre | Port Private Transfer: $35
- Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Adelaide Airport: $57
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $58
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $58
- Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $58
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $64
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $86
- Adelaide Premium Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience: $88
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $110
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Yangon 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 dayYangon $17Adelaide $57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- 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
- Cooking Class in Yangon,Myanmar: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- Adelaide Central Market Food Tour: $49
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Tastes of Chinatown Adelaide food tour: $85
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $132
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $213
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa: $248
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Adelaide $14
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- 8hrs - Dalla & Twantay Small Town One Day Tour: $142
- : Memorable Moment in The Heart of Yangon (08:00 AM - 06:00 PM)Full Day Tour: $110
- Adventure Full day visit to Thanlyin (Syriam): $70
- Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon including Shwedagon Pagoda: $78
- An Ancient Wonder of Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda 2D1N Tour (The Golden Rock): $256
- Bagan Cultrue Tour: $50
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
- Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $138
- Bago Full-Day Tour from Yangon: $117
- Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour: $117
- Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide: $142
- Burmese Antiques Heritage Shopping Tour: $87
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adelaide Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.79
- River Torrens Popeye Sightseeing Cruise: $18
- Hosted Tour of the Australian Wine Story: $18
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour: $19
- Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: $21
- Adelaide River Torrens Sightseeing Cruise: $21
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $22
- TreeClimb Adelaide Climb For Little Adventurers: $24
- Adelaide's True Crime Tour: $24
- Adelaide Hills: Jurlique Farm Tour: $26
- River Torrens Popeye Devonshire Tea Cruise: $26
- Jurlique Farm Tour: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Adelaide $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $71
- Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $71
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $96
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Barossa Wine tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings, Brewery & Chocolate: $106
- Barossa Valley Food & Wine Tour: $108
- Barossa & Maggie Beers Farm (4 wine Tastings & Lunch included): $108
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $110
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Yangon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Yangon is in Asia and Adelaide is in Pacific, 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 Yangon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangon 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 Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Yangon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangon Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Adelaide?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Adelaide, 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.