Which place is cheaper, Perth 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 Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Perth, 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $70Perth $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, while the average daily cost in Perth is $158. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Perth $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Perth $150
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Perth? 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: Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $2.38Perth $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $80
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $60
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $45
- Private Transfer from or to Rangon International Airport (YIA): $32
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $27
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Airport Transfer at Yangon Airport to Center of Yangon: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $74
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $74
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $74
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $79
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $177
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $282
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $17Perth $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 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $101
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $124
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $167
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $174
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Perth $14
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
- 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: $82
- Adventure Day Trip to Bago : $140
- Adventure Full day visit in Yangon : $116
- Adventure Full day visit to Thanlyin (Syriam): $70
- Adventure Half-day visit in Yangon : $72
- 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: $138
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- Perth Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
- Perth Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided GPS Audio Walking Tour : $9.75
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Quest Experience in Cottesloe Beach Perth Pirates by the Sea : $12
- CBD Boom and Bust walking tour: $17
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $17
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $17
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $21
- True Crime Guided Walking Tour: $22
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $23
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $23
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Perth $7.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $71
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $71
- Swan Valley Half-Day Wine Tour - Small Group Experience: $71
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $100
- Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour: $106
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Perth?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Perth, 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.