Yangon is an exciting destination known for its beauty, culture, food, and exciting activities. In this travel cost guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your travel budget and have an amazing trip without spending too much. This guide includes average trip costs from previous travelers, typical hotel prices, food and dining costs, entertainment and sightseeing prices, and information about transportation.
How much does it cost to travel to Yangon?
You should plan to spend around $70 (MMK146,220) per day on your vacation in Yangon. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $17 (MMK35,248) on meals
- $2.38 (MMK5,000) on local transportation
- $62 (MMK129,242) on hotels
A one week trip to Yangon for two people costs, on average, $974 (MMK2,047,080). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$487
MMK1,023,540
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2 Weeks
Per person
$974
MMK2,047,080
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One Month
Per person
$2,088
MMK4,386,600
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One Week
For a couple
$974
MMK2,047,080
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$1,949
MMK4,094,160
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One Month
For a couple
$4,176
MMK8,773,200
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Yangon cost?
A one week trip to Yangon usually costs around $487 (MMK1,023,540) for one person and $974 (MMK2,047,080) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Yangon on average costs around $974 (MMK2,047,080) for one person and $1,949 (MMK4,094,160) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Yangon will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Yangon on average costs around $2,088 (MMK4,386,600) for one person and $4,176 (MMK8,773,200) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
Is Yangon expensive to visit?
Yangon is a charming destination that draws in visitors with an array of travel preferences, spending habits, and budgetary choices. You'll find a wide array of accommodation options, such as luxury hotels, mid-range places, or budget-friendly hostels.
Yangon can definitely get expensive if you let it, but you have options to reduce costs, including looking for discounts and coupons.
On average, budget travelers spend $39 (MMK81,257) per day, mid-range travelers spend $70 (MMK146,220) per day, and luxury travelers spend around $143 (MMK300,647) per day. These costs are calculated from the expenses of previous travelers to Yangon.
Within Asia, Yangon is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Surat Thani or Datong.
For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Yangon Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Yangon?
The average Yangon trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Yangon travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers. Also, you can see more details at How much does a trip to Yangon cost?
Yangon on a Budget
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Category
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Budget
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Mid-Range
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Luxury
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Accommodation1
For 1 person in double occupancy
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$12
(MMK24,660)
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$31
(MMK64,621)
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$84
(MMK176,105)
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Local Transportation1
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$2
(MMK5,000)
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$2
(MMK5,000)
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$2
(MMK5,000)
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Food2
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$8
(MMK16,245)
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$17
(MMK35,248)
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$26
(MMK55,347)
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Realistic Expectations for Your Travel Budget
When planning your trip to Yangon, it's important to have realistic expectations about your budget. Many believe they can travel on a shoestring, but that often leads to either uncomfortable travel experiences or some surprisingly high expenses. Consider your vacation style. Do you enjoy staying in hostels, resorts, regular hotels, or vacation rentals? Are attractions and dining experiences a priority? These factors will affect how much you spend and your itinerary.
What Does It Mean to Be a Budget Traveler?
You might think that you're a budget traveler. But unless you're willing to eliminate a lot of comforts from your trip, prepare to spend a lot more than the daily average of $39 that backpackers often get by on.
Young backpackers often get away with this shoestring budget, but it usually involves staying in hostel dorms, eating at the cheapest restaurants or fast food places, taking public transit or walking, and only visiting free attractions.
Fortunately, you can find plenty of hostels in Yangon, including HOOD Hostel. These hostels offer inexpensive dorm lodging and a lively social scene, but amenities are often minimal.
What Makes You an Average Traveler?
As a couple or family looking for fun, you're likely to choose a mid-range hotel, dine at popular restaurants, and explore the major museums and attractions with entry fees. Many visitors to Yangon are keen to visit the prominent attractions, museums, sights, and landmarks. After all, most activities do cost money. Therefore, it's sensible to expect your daily budget to be approximately $70 per person, per day.
Dreaming of a Stylish Getaway?
If you're looking for a complete getaway that features every luxury and a high level of service, plan on a cost of about $143 daily. To enjoy nicer hotels, dine at award-winning venues, indulge in extravagant experiences, and travel around the destination with taxis or private drivers, you'll need to set aside a luxury budget. Also, higher-end tours are common with luxury travelers, such as Golden Rock day trip from Yangon - offered by Viator.
Accommodation Budget in Yangon
In Yangon, hotel prices can swing drastically. Higher-end hotels offer more luxury, but come at a cost, especially in peak season when prices are higher. Off-season prices are more reasonable, averaging $, but during peak season they jump to an average of $. You can find budget options starting at $ up to luxury rates at $. Hostels are typically cheaper, especially dorms. Book early and avoid peak season to save money.
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid in Yangon for two people for a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $62 (MMK129,242). For one person sharing a room, the average price paid for a hotel room is $31 (MMK64,621) per night. These costs are from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Yangon? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
By skipping and traveling during the low or shoulder season, you'll enjoy lower accommodation rates and fewer crowds.
Transportation Budget in Yangon
Calculated from travelers like you
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On average, past travelers have spent $2.38 (MMK5,000) per person, per day, on local transportation in Yangon. The cost of a taxi ride or rideshare service (Uber/Lyft) in Yangon is significantly more than public transportation.
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Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$2.38
MMK5,000
Yangon International Airport (in Mingladon) is located approximately 15 kilometers north of the city center. It offers both domestic and international flights to and from cities including Dubai, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Dhaka, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Singapore, Gaya, Kolkata, Kunming, Guangzhou, Nanning, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Doha, Taipei, and Tokyo.
From the airport, are available for transportation towards central Yangon. There is also a bus stop located about 15-20 minutes walking distance from the airport.
Visitors can also take a train between Yangon and other parts of Burma. For example, several trains daily connect Yangon to Mandalay via Bago with connections to Bagan and the Inle Lake area at Thazi.
Some of the standard hotel transfers and transport options include:
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN) for $23 details
- Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel for $23 details
- Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car for $13 details
How much does it cost to go to Yangon? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.
The price of renting a car in Yangon will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.
Food Budget in Yangon
One of the biggest draws for travelers is the food, so be sure to savor the local flavors.
Calculated from travelers like you
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While restaurant and meal prices in Yangon can vary significantly, the average cost of food in Yangon is $17 (MMK35,248) per day, per person, based on the spending habits of previous travelers.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$17
MMK35,248
When dining out, the average daily cost for food in Yangon is around $17 (MMK35248) per person, with previous travelers spending from $8 to $26. Generally, breakfast and lunch cost less than dinner, but this will depend on the type of restaurant and what you order.
Typical meal prices in Yangon are as follows:
- Breakfast: $2 to $5
- Lunch: $3 to $7
- Dinner: $5 to $12
- Coffee: $1
- Fast Food or Street Food: $3
Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar has cuisine that is of the Burmese tradition. It is characterized by an extensive use of fish products like fish sauce and ngapi (a paste made from fermented seafood) as well as rice, fresh vegetables, tropical fruits, and condiments like pickled mango and fermented beans. Some typical dishes include a ginger salad with sesame seeds called gyin thohk, a wheat noodle salad with dried shrimps, shredded cabbage and carrots, dressed with fried peanut oil, fish sauce, and lime (khauk swè thoke), and a plate called mohinga which consists of rice vermicelli in fish broth with onions, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, and sliced tender core of banana-stem, served with boiled eggs, fried fish cake (nga hpe) and fritters (akyaw). Due to its geographic location, Myanmar's cuisine has been also been largely influenced by Chinese cuisine, Indian cuisine, and Thai cuisine. All three can individually be found in the city of Yangon as well as other international flavors of the western hemisphere.
Many hotels provide breakfast at no additional cost, while others charge extra. The quality and price can vary widely from hotel to hotel. Knowing this ahead of time can help you decide if you should budget more. You might find the hotel's buffet is a worthwhile investment, or perhaps a nearby bakery or cafe could be a cheaper alternative.
Bring a reusable water bottle instead of purchasing drinks all the time. It's also a great way to help the environment.
Thinking about a tour? Check which meals are included beforehand. You might need to budget for some meals on your own, which can add to your expenses.
Taking a food tour or cooking class is a great way to experience the culture in Yangon. After all, cuisine is one of the reasons why so many people visit. A few of the best culinary activities here include:
- Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM) for $65 details
- Morning Yangon Food Tour for $24 details
- Yangon Street Food Tours for $28 details
Travel cost data last updated: Mar 1, 2025
Traveling in Yangon
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
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.
Neighborhoods & Around
At the heart of Yangon is its bustling downtown and riverfront, where businesses, shopping, and many hotels are centered. This area of the city, at the crossroads of Sule Pagoda Road and Mahabandoola Road, is fairly walkable. The Sule Pagoda, Mahabandoola Garden, an Independence Monument (a large white obelisk in the midst of the garden), are all good landmarks for getting one's bearings in the city. Some of the other popular sights of the downtown include City Hall, the High Court, and the Secretariat. Yangon's riverfront, which runs along Strand Road (known as Kanna Lan in Burmese), is a hub of trading activity and also hosts a number of architectural gems. Some of these colonial buildings include the Yangon Region Court, Custom House, the famous Strand Hotel, and the Myanma Port Authority. The city as a whole is very historic, though there are also centers for shopping as well. Yangon's Chinatown has much to offer in street vendors selling souvenirs, while Bogyoke Aung San Market (or Scott Market) is a great source for Burmese handicrafts.
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If you're planning a trip here as a family, read this great guide of things to do in Yangon with kids.
Travel tips and things to know before visiting Myanmar
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