Which place is cheaper, Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Yangon Prices
Myanmar PricesKyoto Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $70Kyoto $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $110. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Kyoto $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Kyoto $124
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Kyoto? 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $2.38Kyoto $7.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangon Airport (RGN) → Yangon Hotel: $36
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Transfer from or to Rangon International Airport YIA: $31
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $80
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $60
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer: $45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Naruto & Boruto at Nijigen no Mori Entry & Transfer: $47
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $78
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $101
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $107
- Kyoto Gion & Fushimi E-Bike Tour with Hotel Transfer: $123
- Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Private Transfer: $123
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $127
- Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka or Kyoto Private Transfer: $133
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $134
- Departure Transfer from Kyoto to Itami Airport ITM by Minivan: $135
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $149
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $17Kyoto $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- 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 Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto:Exclusive Geisha(Maiko) Show with Dinner, Games & Open Bar: $32
- Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour Hidden Tastings and Local Insights: $42
- Kyoto Izakaya Hopping: Pontocho & Gion Local Food Tour: $47
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Kyoto Home Cooking Class Okonomiyaki and Japanese Cuisines: $52
- Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings: $52
- Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe Night Parade Dinner Party: $52
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $57
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $60
- Japanese Cooking Class: $60
- Kyoto Private Vegan Cooking : Shojin Ryori with a Local Host: $70
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Kyoto $13
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
- Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
- Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $35
- Yangon City Tour With English Speaking Driver: $40
- Discover Bagan Day Tour: $45
- Old Bagan Full Day Tour: $46
- Bagan Cultrue Tour: $50
- One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $52
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $53
- Yangon Bike & Bite Tour: $59
- Yangon Evening Street Food and Market Walking Tour: $61
- Must-see Highlights of Half-day Sightseeing Tour: $62
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour: $1.12
- Self-Guided Podcast Tour Kyoto Hidden Matriarchy of Gion: $5.49
- Kyoto Private Tour: Kimono,Sake, Kyudo, Kaiseki and Fushimi Inari: $6.47
- Kyoto KITSUNE Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign: $6.47
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Unlocking Kyoto's Culinary Soul: $6.86
- Family Mitsui House Museum with green tea admission ticket: $7.12
- Tea Ceremony Experience (includes Matcha grinding demonstration): $8.22
- Nidec Kyoto Tower Ticket 360 Degree Observation Deck Kyoto: $10
- T18 Nishiki Market and Takashimaya Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Kyoto Fushimi Inari Taisha Walking Tour with Audioguide: $11
- Kyoto Casual Matcha Making Experience in Kawaramachi: $13
- Kyoto Hanafuda Card Game Experience with Local English Learners: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Kyoto $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Pub Crawl & Bar Hopping Night with Local friend: $29
- Kyoto Nightlife Pub Crawl with Drinks and Karaoke: $34
- Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting: $40
- Kyoto Night Pub Crawl: Pontocho & Gion Hidden Alley Bars Tour: $42
- Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit: $76
- Kyoto sake brewery experience tour (Includes 4 sake tastings): $81
- 3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings: $86
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $96
- Hidden Bar Crawl in Pontocho & Gion (Food & Drink Incl.): $105
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $110
- Kyoto Sake Tasting: Private Brewery Tour with Inside Access: $148
- Kyoto Matsui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting: $194
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Yangon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Kyoto?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Kyoto, 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.