Which place is cheaper, Yokohama 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 Yokohama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yangon or Yokohama, 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 Yokohama?
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.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Yangon Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangon $70Yokohama $145
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangon is $70, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $145. 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 Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangon $31Yokohama $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangon $62Yokohama $134
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Yokohama? 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: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangon $2.38Yokohama $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:
- Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer: $27
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangon Airport (RGN) → Yangon Hotel: $35
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
- 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 Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Tokyo: Haneda Airport(HND) Private Transfer to/from Yokohama: $52
- Yokohama ⇆ Tokyo, Narita, Haneda Airport Private Transfer: $60
- Tokyo: Private Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $84
- Narita Airport: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama: $93
- Yokohama Port to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) - Private Transfer: $119
- Yokohama ⇆ Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport Private Transfer: $127
- Yokohama City: Private transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $128
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
- Narita Airport(NRT): Private Transfer to Tokyo 1-9 pax: $134
- Yokohama Port Transfers to Haneda, Narita Airports and Tokyo: $151
- Yokohama Cruise Port: Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels: $184
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama 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 $17Yokohama $62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangon
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yangon.
- 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 Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo Tsukiji Market Food Tour Pay as You Go Experience: $32
- Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Eats, Street Food Tour & Culture Walk: $40
- Ebisu Tokyo: Chicken Omurice Cooking Class: $63
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha & GreenTea Experience: $70
- KABUKICHO: Samurai Revue Show with 2 drinks & Dinner at Izakaya: $73
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Ninja Kabuki show + Japanese Izakaya dinner in Shinjuku: $82
- Miso Ramen Gyoza and Matcha Cooking Class Professional Teacher: $92
- Ebisu Tokyo Onigiri & Yuzu Ramen Cooking Class with Market Visit: $114
- Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO: $121
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangon -Yokohama $28
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
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
- Discover Bagan Day Tour: $45
- Old Bagan Full Day Tour: $46
- Bagan Temples Tour by Private car and Tour guide.: $46
- Half Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Tour in Yangon: $50
- Bagan Cultrue Tour: $50
- One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $52
- Yangon Bike & Bite Tour: $61
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Marine Tower Observation Floor Ticket: $8.11
- Tokyo Shinjuku: WARP Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $9.57
- Tokyo and Yokohama Private Tour with Guide: $13
- Art Aquarium Museum Ginza Admission Ticket: $17
- Tokyo Ginza Crafts Class Adventure Tour: $19
- Tokyo Walking Tour with Licensed Guide Shinjuku: $19
- Kawasaki Daishi Temple Tour with Candy Making: $21
- Kawasaki Shrine Experience: Miko & Shinto Priest Traditions: $22
- Find Yokohama's Hidden Gem: Walking Tour with Local Guide: $24
- Ginza Fude Calligraphy Experience in Ginza: $25
- Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~: $26
- Izakaya Hopping Night Tour in nostalgic area: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangon -Yokohama $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $24
- Tokyo Roppongi Burlesque show: $45
- Ebisu Garden Place and Brewery Tour: $83
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $96
- Tokyo After 5pm Pub Crawling in Ginza: $170
- Tokyo Burlesque & Cabaret Nightlife Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangon and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama 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 Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangon or Yokohama?
Yangon has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Yokohama. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Yokohama, 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.