Is Yangon Expensive?

Is Yangon expensive to visit?

Yangon is a frequently visited and budget-friendly place to visit. With a daily average travel cost of $70, it's somewhat less expensive than most other destinations in the world. When compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced destination. It ranks in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs. Its travel costs are comparable with places such as Surat Thani and Datong.

Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar

How expensive is Yangon?

On average, visitors spend about $70 per day when visiting Yangon (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $139 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Yangon here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Yangon?

A weekend trip to Yangon costs about $209 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $418.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Yangon?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Yangon costs around $487 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $974.

Is it expensive to backpack in Yangon?

Yangon is a fairly popular backpacker destination with more than 6 hostels around town. Dorm beds in hostels cost around $9 per night on average. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $6 and the most expensive dorm beds costing around $14. (See hostel prices in Yangon here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Yangon.

• $8 for a dorm bed at HOOD Hostel
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How expensive are sightseeing activities in Yangon?

Activities and things to do in Yangon can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $0 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $57.

• One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $45
• Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $35
• Private Full-day Yangon City Tour: $129
• Yangon City One Day Tour with Professional Tour Guide: $80
• Bago Full-Day Private Tour from Yangon: $138
• Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
• Adventure Full day visit in Yangon : $116
• Golden Rock Day Return Tour with English Speaking Driver : $233

Is food expensive in Yangon?

Food in Yangon can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $17 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $14. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

• Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM): $65
• Morning Yangon Food Tour: $24
• Yangon Street Food Tours: $28
• Yangon morning food tour with train ride : $45

Is transportation expensive in Yangon?

The prices of local transportation in Yangon can vary by the type of transit used. Other travelers have spent an average of $2 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $3. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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