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

Should you visit Yangon or Whitsundays?

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

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

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.

Whitsundays

Just off the coast of Queensland, Australia is a cluster of 74 different islands. These islands, the Whitsunday Islands, welcome over a half a million visitors every year to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World - the Great Barrier Reef.

As one of the most famous destinations in the world, it's not uncommon to see expensive yachts sailing around among the private ferries. Most of the islands are designated as national parks with access to snorkeling and diving in the coral reefs, or just to lay in the sand on the famous Whitehaven Beach.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Australia.


Which place is cheaper, Whitsundays 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 Whitsundays is $155. 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 Whitsundays in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Yangon $31
    Whitsundays $69
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Yangon $62
    Whitsundays $138
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Whitsundays

Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Whitsundays? 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 Whitsundays


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Yangon $2.38
    Whitsundays $55

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

Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Whitsundays?

Prices for flights to both Whitsundays 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
    Whitsundays $52

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 Whitsundays

For Whitsundays, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hamilton Island: Whitsundays Sunset Dinner Cruise: $99

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Yangon -
    Whitsundays $25

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 Whitsundays

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Whitsundays.

  • Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Full-Day Camira Sailing Adventure: $164
  • MILADY Whitsundays 2-Night Private Yacht Sailing Cruise: $4,953

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Yangon -
    Whitsundays $12


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