Should you visit Ao Nang or Singapore?
Should I visit Ao Nang or Singapore? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Ao Nang
If you're looking for a relaxing beach on the coast of Thailand, it might be time to make a trip to Ao Nang. This developed and "westernized" beach was once the place to be for backpackers, but is now quite popular with package tourist crowds, too, as prices have risen in recent decades. Here you'll find nice hotels, restaurants, and plenty of fun activities at the beach and nearby, too.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
Which city is cheaper, Singapore or Ao Nang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ao Nang is $93, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $118. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Ao Nang and Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $90 in Ao Nang For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $75. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Singapore the cost is $150 on average.
Food
Ao Nang food costs typically run travelers around $21 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
Singapore food costs typically run travelers around $22 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Ao Nang $21
Singapore $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
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Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
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Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
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Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
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InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
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Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
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Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
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Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai:
$29
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Pum Thai Cooking Class in Patong Beach:
$31
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Thai Cooking Course Hua Hin:
$31
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Chocolate Cooking Class at SO Sofitel Bangkok:
$31
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Yanui Cape Sunset Catamaran Tour in Phuket with Dinner by We Love Andaman:
$31
Typical Food prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast
$4.49
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Sugarcane Juice
$1.47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
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Half-Day Walking and Food Tour in Singapur:
$28
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Dinner Only at Singapore Flyer:
$28
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Authentic Chinese Dim Sum Virtual Cooking Class Live from Singapore:
$35
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Israeli Breakfast Virtual Cooking Class Live from Singapore:
$35
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UNESCO Hawker Culture Food Tour: "Boiled and Braised" in Singapore:
$37
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Kampong Glam Heritage Tour and Mediterranean Dinner:
$37
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The Southern Islands: Discovery Sunset Sail with Dinner:
$45
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Lonely Planet Experience: Hawker Centre Food Tour:
$46
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Singapore Southern Straits Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$47
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Cooking Class & Culinary Exchange Singapore:
$51
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One Day Southern Island Exploration via Harbourfront with Seafood Dinner:
$52
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Singapore Flyer Ticket + Dinner:
$53
Local Transportation
Ao Nang's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $48 per person, per day on transportation in Ao Nang.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $8.19 per day to get around in Singapore.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ao Nang
Also for Ao Nang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Shared Airport Bus Transfer Phuket :
$3.09
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Tiger Kingdom Ticket in Chiang Mai with Transfers:
$5.59
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Transfers for Chiang Mai by TTD:
$12
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Private Krabi (KBV) or Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Krabi, Phuket, and More by TTD:
$15
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Private Krabi/Phuket Airport Transfers (KBV/HKT) for Krabi & More:
$15
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Samui Airport Transfers (USM) for Koh Samui and More:
$15
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Private City Transfers for Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Phuket, and More by TTD:
$15
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Mai and More:
$16
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Private City Transfers between Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi and Koh Lanta:
$16
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Private Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfers (BKK) for Bangkok, Pattaya, and More by Oriental Holiday:
$17
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Private Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Transfers for Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, and Ayutthaya:
$18
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Private Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Phuket and Other Areas by Oriental Holiday:
$18
Typical Local Transportation prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
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Universal Studios And Trick Eye Museum Combo Ticket With Return Transfer:
$125
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Transfer from Marina Bay Cruise Centre to Singapore Changi Airport:
$74
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Transfer Singapore Cruise Centre To Changi Airport (Pvt):
$53
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Transfer Marina Bay Cruise Centre To City Hotel (Pvt):
$28
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Transfer Marina Bay Cruise Centre To Changi Airport ( Pvt ):
$28
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Transfer City Hotel To Marina Bay Cruise Centre ( Pvt ):
$28
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Transfer City Hotel To Changi Airport (Private):
$54
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The Creepy Tales of Singapore Ghost and WWII Tour with Point to Point Transfer:
$78
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Super Luxury Limousine Service (Rolls Royce) - Airport Transfer:
$334
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Skip the Line: VIP Tour of Universal Studios Singapore with Private Transfer:
$329
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Private Changqi Airport (SIN) Transfer to Singapore City:
$35
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Private Airport(SIN) Transfer from Singapore City to Changqi Airport:
$33
Is it cheaper to fly into Ao Nang or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore and Ao Nang 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Ao Nang can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $9.48 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $26 per person, per day in Singapore. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Ao Nang
For Ao Nang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
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Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
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Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
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Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
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Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
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Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
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Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
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Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
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Rejuv Salon Beauty Experiences at Sathon Bangkok:
$5.85
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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket in Pattaya:
$5.89
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Sleep Salon & Nails Experience in Bangkok:
$6.15
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For Art's Sake Ticket Hua Hin:
$6.19
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
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Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom Guided Tour:
$22
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Deluxe Peranakan Tour with/without Full Course Peranakan Meal (Senior-Friendly):
$41
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Durians, Seafood and Fish Farm Tour :
$74
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Edible Farm Tour + Workshop & DIY Planting Kits:
$21
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Fort Canning Walking Tour and River Cruise Experience with Haidilao Hot Pot Set Meal:
$74
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FunVee Night Sightseeing:
$16
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Graffiti Therapy Experience in Singapore:
$33
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New World Carnival VR Experience in Singapore:
$28
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Singapore Island Cruise: Ferry Tickets between St. John's Island, Lazarus Island, and Kusu Island, Sister's Island:
$10
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Singapore Jurong Lake Garden and Tuas Light House Tour with Seafood Buffet:
$74
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Singapore One Day Tour with Madame Tussauds or SEA Aquarium:
$74
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Singapore River Cruise with Seafood or Vegetarian Lunch and Chinatown Murals Tour:
$74
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Ao Nang spend on average $13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $21 on alcoholic beverages in Singapore per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Ao Nang
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Ao Nang:
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PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
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Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
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Tiger Brewery Tour in Singapore:
$13
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Tour of Tiger Brewery in Singapore:
$14
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Tiger Brewery Tour:
$14
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Singapore Pub Crawl:
$24
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★The Singapore Halloween Pub Crawl 2019★:
$40
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Guided Gin Tasting by Brass Lion Distillery:
$48
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Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Flight and Singapore Sling Masterclass:
$58
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Monster Guns. Brilliant Brews (Brewery Tour) by Xperience DMC Private Limited:
$60
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Explore Brewery Culture and Tasting Tour:
$74
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Private Tour - Singapore Tiger Brewery Tour:
$83
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Singapore's First Distillery & Brewery Tour:
$123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ao Nang and Singapore, we can see that Singapore is more expensive. And not only is Ao Nang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ao Nang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ao 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 Singapore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Singapore than you might in Ao Nang.
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