Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen or Yangon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangon or Copenhagen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Copenhagen, 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 Copenhagen?
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.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $63Copenhagen $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $63, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $210. 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 Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Copenhagen $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Copenhagen $182
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Copenhagen? 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $2.39Copenhagen $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Private Hotel Transfers to or from YIA Airport: $25
- 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
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $8.54
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kastrup hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Arrival Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $63
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $63
- Private Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $67
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Kastrup hotel or address to Malmö City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $92
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen 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 $9.72Copenhagen $62
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
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Copenhagen $31
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- 3-day Yangon Sightseeing & Shopping : $296
- Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon : $37
- Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon including Shwedagon Pagoda: $39
- 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
- Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.: $46
- Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $110
- Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $129
- Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour: $117
- Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide: $142
- Burmese Antiques Heritage Shopping Tour: $87
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $5.20
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Tour of the Danish Resistance during World War II: $5.37
- App-Based City Exploration Game & Tour: $5.38
- Slotsholmen Royal History Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $5.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $5.99
- Danish Folk Legends Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Royal History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Copenhagen $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen is in Europe, 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Copenhagen?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Copenhagen, 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.