Which place is cheaper, Singapore or Yangon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Yangon or Singapore?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Singapore, 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 Singapore?
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.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Singapore, and The Best Budget Tours to Singapore.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $40Singapore $160
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $40, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $160. 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 Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $20Singapore $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $40Singapore $208
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Singapore? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $1.54Singapore $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $8.54
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
- Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $20
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $27
- Private Hotel Transfers to or from YIA Airport: $27
- Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $40
- Yangon Airport (RGN): Private Transfer to/from Yangon City: $41
- One Way Yangon Hotel to Airport Transfer with Airport Lounge access: $52
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
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Taxi to Airport$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Singapore Private Transfer：Changi Airport（SIN）to downtown: $22
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $24
- Private Transfer: Singapore to Sentosa Island: $26
- Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer: $27
- Private Departure Transfer From Singapore Hotel to Airport or Port : $27
- Luxurious Private Airport/Cruise Transfer Singapore: $27
- Private Arrival Transfer From Singapore Airport or Port to Hotel: $27
- Private Airport Transfer in Singapore: $28
- Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Singapore Arrival Transfer (Airport to Hotel): $30
- Singapore City Hotel to Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Transfer: $30
- Singapore to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - Departure Private Car Transfer: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore 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 $6.28Singapore $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- Yangon Evening Food Tour and trishaw ride: $26
- 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
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.76
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Sugarcane Juice$1.56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
- Singapore : Traditional Snacks Cooking Class: $38
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $48
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $57
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $64
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $67
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $67
- Small Group Singapore Food Tour: Chinatown & Little India: $71
- Eat and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $75
- Eat Snap Katong Walking Food Tour: $75
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Hands-on Cooking Class with Cultural Immersion: $84
- Little India Hawker Street Food Tour: $84
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Singapore $34
Tours and Activities in Yangon
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yangon are as follows:
- Bus Ticket ( Yangon - Mandalay): $21
- Walk and Ride Yangon Foodie Tour: $25
- Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $25
- Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
- Yangon Full Day City Tour: $38
- Yangon Group Street Food & Walking Tour: $40
- Half-Day Thanlyin Tour in Yangon: $40
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
- One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $45
- Discover Bagan Day Tour : $45
- Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.: $46
- Small Group: 6-Hour Yangon Highlights CityWalk Join-In Guided Tour: $46
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- Live Like a Local in Singapore (Half-day Tour): $3.13
- Artoholic A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Follow the Money: A self-guided audio tour of Singapore's Financial District: $5.20
- Big Little India: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Indian Heritage Centre Entrance Ticket: $6.13
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall Admission Ticket: $6.28
- Singapore Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam: Self-Guided Tour: $6.99
- Singapore's Stories and Histories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Science Center E-Ticket: $7.36
- National Orchid Garden Admission Ticket: $7.55
- Asian Civilisations Museum E-Ticket: $7.67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Singapore $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $18
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $22
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $27
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $27
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $40
- Enjoy Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Flight and Singapore Sling Masterclass: $61
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Singapore, we can see that Singapore 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 Singapore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Singapore 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 Singapore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Singapore?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Singapore. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Singapore, 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.