A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bagan vs. Nadi (Port Denarau) for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bagan or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

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

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bagan and Nadi (Port Denarau) can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bagan or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Bagan

Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.

Nadi (Port Denarau)

Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.

Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Bagan?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Bagan Prices
    Myanmar Prices
    Nadi (Port Denarau) Prices
    Fiji Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Bagan $34
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $198

The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $34, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $198. 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 Bagan and Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bagan $7.36
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $106
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bagan $15
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $212
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Nadi (Port Denarau)

Looking for a hotel in Bagan or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Bagan


Hotels in Nadi (Port Denarau)


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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: Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bagan $3.57
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $8.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):

  • Shared Shuttle Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport/ Port to Hotel: $9.15
  • Arrival Shared Transfer : Airport to Hotel: $35
  • CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to All Denarau Hotels: $14
  • CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Intercontinental Resort: $34
  • CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Port Denarau Marina: $15
  • CFC APPROVED Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Shangri-La Fijian Resort: $37
  • CFC APPROVED Private Departure Transfer - Fiji Marriott Resort, to Nadi Airport: $30
  • CFC APPROVED Private Roundtrip Transfer -Nadi Airport to All Maui Bay Properties: $71
  • CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Doubletree Resort : $23
  • CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Fiji Marriott Resort: $27
  • CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Maui Bay Properties: $44
  • CFC Approved Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Outrigger & Bedarra Inn: $41

Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) and Bagan 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
    Bagan $10
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $69

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.

  • Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bagan $57
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $32

Tours and Activities in Bagan

Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Old Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $43
  • Visiting Mount Popa from Bagan - Private Tour: $48

Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:

  • Nadi Sightseeing Including Viseisei Lookout, Village Tour, Garden & Temple Tour: $70
  • Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $73
  • Shore Excursion-Wonders of Nadi Sightseeing Tour-Temple,Gardens,Markets&Shopping: $77
  • Coral Coast Sightseeing & Pottery Village Tour: $80
  • Cultural Night Tour: $80
  • Nadi Therapeutic Mud Pools and Garden Tour - Shore Excursions EX PORT DENARAU: $82
  • Nadi Heritage Tour : $82
  • Authentic Fijian Day Tour: $83
  • Fiji Lautoka Shore Excursions Tour : $92
  • Coral Coast Heritage Tour : $99
  • Nadi Sightseeing & Mud Pool Tour - Ex Fiji Marriott, Momi Bay: $100
  • Biausevu Waterfall Tour (Sigatoka) : $100

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bagan -
    Nadi (Port Denarau) $11


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bagan is in Asia and Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) than you might in Bagan.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bagan or Nadi (Port Denarau)?

Nadi (Port Denarau) has a larger population, and is about 140 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.