Which place is cheaper, Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Nagasaki, 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 Nagasaki?
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.
Nagasaki
Set in a natural harbor on the northwest coast of Japan, Nagasaki is a Japanese city synonymous with a key moment during WWII after suffering an Allied nuclear attack in 1945. While the event is memorialized at the city's Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park, the city in no way is defined by the event. Today it exists as a culturally and religiously diverse port town with a certain charm amongst the terraces of surrounding hills.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $70Nagasaki $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, while the average daily cost in Nagasaki is $107. 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 Nagasaki in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Nagasaki $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Nagasaki $92
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Nagasaki
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Nagasaki? 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: Nagasaki Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $2.38Nagasaki $17
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: $31
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangon Airport (RGN) → Yangon Hotel: $36
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagasaki
Also for Nagasaki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki Hotels to Nagasaki Cruise Port: $74
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki Port to Nagasaki Airport (NGS): $112
- Private Transfer from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) to Nagasaki Port: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Nagasaki?
Prices for flights to both Nagasaki 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 $17Nagasaki $47
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 Nagasaki
For Nagasaki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Chinatown Food Tour with Optional Confucius Shrine: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Nagasaki $22
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
- Bagan Cultrue Tour: $50
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $53
- Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour: $117
- Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide: $142
- Best of Yangon Private Full Day Tour with Shwedagon Pagoda: $134
- Burmese Antiques Heritage Shopping Tour: $87
- Chinese Heritage Cultural Immersion Tour: $138
- Cultural Charm of Full-day Sightseeing Tour: $71
- Dala And Twantay Biking Adventure: $180
- Discover Bagan Day Tour: $45
Tours and Activities in Nagasaki
For Nagasaki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Podcast Tour Gravity of Nagasaki: $6.86
- Spectacular terraced rice field walking experience: $14
- YUHI Permanent Jewelry Experience in Nagasaki: $14
- History of Nagasaki Small Group Walking Tour: $32
- Experience farming (rice cultivation) in terraced rice paddies: $36
- Letterpress Printing Experience in Ojika Island, Nagasaki: $38
- Downtown Walking Tour in Ojika Island Nagasaki: $39
- Traditional Kimono Experience in Nagasaki DEJIMA: $52
- Nagasaki Private Walking Tour with a Local: $55
- Exclusive Guided Tour: Fukue Castle, Japan’s Last Sea Castle: $55
- Cats & Hidden Alleyways: a Kitty-themed Walking Tour in Nagasaki: $58
- Nagasaki Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems: $62
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Nagasaki $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Nagasaki, we can see that Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagasaki 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 Nagasaki Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Nagasaki?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nagasaki. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Nagasaki, 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.