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

Should you visit Yangon or Dunedin?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Dunedin, 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 Dunedin?

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.

Dunedin

Dunedin is the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the southeast coast and is largely Scottish in its heritage. It is part of the Otago region and has mild temperatures during the spring and summer, but extremely cold temperatures during the end of fall and winter. Dunedin is a university town; The University of Otago is the oldest in New Zealand, established in 1869. The students make up over a tenth of the entire city's population.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Eco Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Dunedin or Yangon?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, while the average daily cost in Dunedin is $122. 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 Dunedin in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Yangon $31
    Dunedin $51
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Yangon $62
    Dunedin $102
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Dunedin

Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Dunedin? 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 Yangon


Hotels in Dunedin


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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: Dunedin Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Yangon $2.38
    Dunedin $27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:

  • Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $27
  • Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
  • Private Airport Transfer at Yangon Airport to Center of Yangon: $23
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
  • Private Transfer from or to Rangon International Airport (YIA): $32
  • Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $80
  • Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $60
  • Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Dunedin?

Prices for flights to both Dunedin 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Yangon $17
    Dunedin $49

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 Street Food Tours: $28
  • Yangon morning food tour with train ride : $45
  • 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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Yangon -
    Dunedin $17

Tours and Activities in Yangon

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

  • Yangon Cosmopolitan City Walking Tour: $22
  • Morning Eat, Walk & Ride Tour: $25
  • Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
  • Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $35
  • Yangon Breakfast and Market Tour - The must try dishes!: $35
  • Yangon Full Day City Tour: $38
  • Yangon Group Street Food & Walking Tour: $40
  • Yangon City Tour With English Speaking Driver: $40
  • Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
  • One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $45
  • Discover Bagan Day Tour : $45
  • Old Bagan Full Day Tour : $46

Tours and Activities in Dunedin

Here are a few actual costs in Dunedin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour: $16
  • Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket: $27
  • Larnach Castle & Gardens Admission Ticket: $28
  • Garden and City tour: $35
  • Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour: $39
  • Wildlife and Penguin Tour: $39
  • Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch: $39
  • Monarch - One Hour Wildlife Cruise: $41
  • Wildlife and Penguin Tour: $43
  • Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour: $48
  • Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion: $56
  • Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour: $59

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Yangon -
    Dunedin $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Dunedin

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dunedin:

  • Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting: $27
  • Speight's Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting: $27
  • City Sights Tour, Distillery & Lunch all inclusive: $138


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Dunedin, we can see that Dunedin 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 Dunedin 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 Dunedin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dunedin 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 Dunedin Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Yangon or Dunedin?

Yangon has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Dunedin. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Dunedin, 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.