Which place is cheaper, Koh Chang or Aqaba?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Aqaba or Koh Chang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Koh Chang, 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: Aqaba or Koh Chang?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Koh Chang
Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $127Koh Chang $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $127, while the average daily cost in Koh Chang is $48. 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 Aqaba and Koh Chang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Koh Chang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Koh Chang $48
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Koh Chang
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Koh Chang? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Koh Chang $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfers from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba city: $50
- Transfers , Meet & Assistance at Wadi Araba Crossing Border : $133
- Transfer from Aqaba City Or TalaBay to Amman Airport: $101
- Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Petra: $60
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Petra: $59
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- Snorkeling in The Red Sea With Equipment And Free Transfer: $29
- Private Transfers from Wadi Rum: Dead Sea, Petra, Amman, Aqaba & vice versa: $107
- Private Transfers Aqaba to Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman & vice versa: $47
- Private Transfer: From Amman City To Wadi Rum: $209
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Airport to Sheikh Hussein Border or vice versa: $193
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $116
- Departure Private Airport Transfer : Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport: $199
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $216
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $209
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Koh Chang?
Prices for flights to both Koh Chang and Aqaba 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
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Food Meals for one dayAqaba $42Koh Chang $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $64
- 4 hour desert jeep tour with overnight in beduin camp including dinner&breakfast: $85
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $87
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner : $88
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight + Dinner Under the Stars: $135
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- From Aqaba to Wadi Rum ,Jeep Tour with Dinner (Half Day): $185
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Koh Chang $5.46
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour in Jeep Tour with Bedouin Guide: $81
- Discover the Depths: Aqaba's Ultimate private Dive Experience: $55
- Full-Day Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum without Overnight Stay: $85
- 03 Hrs Jeep tour in Wadi Rum: $47
- 06 Hours Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum : $84
- 1 Day & 1 Night | Stay & Jeep + Camel Tour in Wadi Rum | Magic Bedouin Star: $136
- 2 Days & 1 Night | Jeep & Hike Tour in Wadi Rum Desert | Magic Bedouin Star: $258
- 2 Days Guided Hiking Tour To Wadi Rum Jebal Al Hash: $103
- 2 Days private tour Petra, Wadi Rum (overnight) from Amman: $682
- 2 Hour Jeep Tour - Wadi Rum Desert & Canyon: $35
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
- 2 hours Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with Bedouin guide (incl. bottled water and tea): $100
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $22
- Full-Day Koh Chang Tour with Lunch : $54
- Bubblemaker, experience dive for kids from 8 to 10 years old (Koh Chang): $83
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $152
- 1-Day Adventure in Diving in Koh Chang: $281
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Koh Chang $4.68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Koh Chang, we can see that Aqaba is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Koh Chang is in Asia, 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 Koh Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Aqaba would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Aqaba than you might in Koh Chang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Koh Chang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Aqaba or Koh Chang?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Aqaba or Koh Chang in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Aqaba as well as Koh Chang. Aqaba attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. Aqaba usually gets less rain in July than Koh Chang. Aqaba gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Aqaba this time of the year. In the summer, Aqaba often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Aqaba gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun.
Aqaba can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Aqaba is generally a little warmer than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 33°C (91°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAqaba 33°C (91°F)Koh Chang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Koh Chang in the Autumn?
Both Koh Chang and Aqaba are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Aqaba throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Chang is November to February. The rainy season in Koh Chang is June to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In October, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Aqaba. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during autumn. Aqaba gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Aqaba is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Aqaba averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAqaba 26°C (79°F)Koh Chang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Koh Chang in the Winter?
Both Koh Chang and Aqaba during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Aqaba because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Koh Chang. Aqaba usually gets less rain in January than Koh Chang. Aqaba gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Chang, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Aqaba. In the winter, Aqaba often gets less sunshine than Koh Chang. Aqaba gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Aqaba is much colder than Koh Chang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Aqaba in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAqaba 14°C (57°F)Koh Chang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Aqaba or Koh Chang in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Aqaba and Koh Chang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Aqaba year-round. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Aqaba usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Aqaba gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. In Aqaba, it's very sunny this time of the year. Aqaba usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during spring. Aqaba gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Aqaba is generally cooler than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Aqaba average around 24°C (75°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAqaba 24°C (75°F)Koh Chang 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Aqaba
| Aqaba | Koh Chang | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.