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

Should you visit Yangon or Da Nang?

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

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

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.

Da Nang

Halfway between Ho Chi Minh City in the south and Hanoi in the North is the easy-going beach city of Da Nang (or Danang, for some). The third most populated city in Vietnam, Da Nang draws in crowds with its beautiful and calm beaches as well as its history as a French colonial port.

With beaches, mountains, and cityscape, there's bound to be a point of interest for all travelers. Da Nang is also a transit hub to get to the four Vietnamese UNESCO World heritage sites: Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son.

Da Nang experiences wet season from September through March and dry season from April through August with average temperatures of around 80℉.

Da Nang is also known to have some of the friendliest locals, probably due to the peace and quiet and lack of heavy traffic, even in the city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Hanoi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City.


Which place is cheaper, Da Nang 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 Da Nang is $55. 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 Da Nang in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Yangon $31
    Da Nang $18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Yangon $62
    Da Nang $36
Compare Hotels in Yangon and Da Nang

Looking for a hotel in Yangon or Da Nang? 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 Da Nang


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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: Da Nang Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Yangon $2.38
    Da Nang $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangon

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yangon:

  • Bagan Airport Transfer with Private Car: $13
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bagan Nyaung-U Airport (NYU) to Hotel: $14
  • Private Airport Transfer at Yangon Airport to Center of Yangon: $23
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Hotel: $23
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon International Airport (RGN): $23
  • Bagan (Nyaung Oo) Airport Private Transfer : $27
  • Private Transfer from or to Rangon International Airport (YIA): $32
  • Yangon Airport Private Transfer : $45
  • Yangon Airport Private Arrival Transfer : $60
  • Private Yangon Departure Transfer: Hotel to Yangon Airport: $80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Da Nang

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Da Nang:

  • Transfer from Da Nang Hotel to Airport by Private Car: $5.00
  • Da Nang Airport Transfer to Da Nang Hotel by Private Car: $5.00
  • Hue Transfer Service to/from Hotel, Airport, Train Station: $7.09
  • PRIVATE TRANSFER Da Nang Airport to/from Da Nang & Hoi An hotels: $8.00
  • Danang Private Airport Transfer: $9.50
  • Hue: Private Transfer to/from Da Nang via Many Attractions: $15
  • Hue: Private Transfer to Da Nang with Sightseeing Stops: $15
  • Private transfer Danang airport - Hotels in Danang: $15
  • Hue: Private Transfer to/from Hoi An via Many Attractions: $16
  • Da Nang - Hoi An Airport Transfer: $16
  • Hoi An Transfer to/from Hue by Private Car via Hai Van Pass: $18
  • From Hue: One-Way Shared Bus Transfer to Hoi An: $19

Is it cheaper to fly into Yangon or Da Nang?

Prices for flights to both Da Nang 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
    Da Nang $27

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 Da Nang

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

  • Tasty Dinner Da Nang on Han River Cruise by Yatch & Champa Show: $17
  • Poseidon Cruise with Dinner and Dragon Bridge Show: $17
  • HộiAnTrà Quế farming &Cooking Class-BasketBoat Ride,Crab fishing: $26
  • Eco Cooking Class and Basket boat tour from Da Nang/ Hoi An: $29
  • Da Nang Food Tour Motorbike & Sightseeing By Ao Dai Lady Rider: $38
  • 5 traditional dishes Da Nang cooking class with market trip: $39
  • Seafood dinner, night market, sightseeing by night: $39
  • Happy Cooking Class in Danang : $39
  • Da Nang Evening Food Tour: $47
  • 6-Hour Cooking Class in Danang (JDN1): $50
  • Discover Da Nang by Night on a Private Food Tour: $53
  • Hue Countryside Bike Tour & Cooking Class: $71

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Yangon -
    Da Nang $13

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
  • Morning Eat, Walk & Ride Tour: $25
  • Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon: $33
  • Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon: $35
  • Yangon Breakfast and Market Tour - The must try dishes!: $35
  • Yangon Full Day City Tour: $38
  • Yangon Group Street Food & Walking Tour: $40
  • Yangon City Tour With English Speaking Driver: $40
  • Bagan Sightseeing Tour by Private Guide and Car: $42
  • One Bagan Sightseeing Tour: $45
  • Discover Bagan Day Tour : $45
  • Old Bagan Full Day Tour : $46

Tours and Activities in Da Nang

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Da Nang are as follows:

  • Han River by night on boat cruise in Da Nang: $5.50
  • Day Tour to Bana Hills with Golden Bridge: $7.76
  • Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour from Da Nang: $8.54
  • Experience Da Nang Han River Local Cruise by Night: $9.00
  • Explore Hue: 3 Highlights Tour then Depart to Hoi An: $11
  • Combo Dragon Cruise by Yatch-Tasty Local Beer & Champa Dance: $17
  • Beautiful Night Cruise Experience in Han River Da Nang: $18
  • Exploring Beautiful Charming Da Nang Show Ticket: $19
  • Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Small Group Tour: $21
  • Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour : $22
  • Da Nang Street Food Private Tour With Female Tour Guide: $25
  • Danang City Full Day Tours: $25

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Yangon -
    Da Nang $8.91


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangon Expensive? and Is Da Nang Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Yangon or Da Nang?

Yangon has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Da Nang. When comparing the sizes of Yangon and Da Nang, 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.