Which place is cheaper, Caracas or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Caracas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Caracas can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Caracas?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
Caracas
Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela, and also the country's largest city. It's in the northern portion of the country and is close to the Caribbean. While Caracas may not be a major travel destination in Venezuela, it can offer interesting insight into the country's urban character. It has a great art, culinary, and music culture that truly bring the city to life. The beautiful Mount Avila overlooks the city and separates the city from the Caribbean Sea. Many locals and visitors alike head to the mountain as a quick escape. You can reach it by taking a cable car that carries you up to the SWaraira Repano Park at the very top.
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For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $96Caracas $0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $96, while the average daily cost in Caracas is $0.00. 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 Bangkok and Caracas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $46Caracas -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $92Caracas $0.00
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Caracas
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Caracas? 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $5.95Caracas -
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.30
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Skytrain Ticket$4.61
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.92
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Ferry Ride$0.75
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Taxi From Airport$7.20
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Short Taxi Ride$2.59
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Boat Taxi$1.44
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Trains to airport$4.61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- BKK Airport to Pattaya hotel 100% Electric Private Transfer: $86
- Affordable Bangkok Airport Transfer: $22
- Airport Transfer: Don Mueang/Suvarnabhumi ⇄ Bangkok City: $51
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $125
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City Luxury Car: $122
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City by Sedan Car: $17
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Business Car: $68
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $91
- Arrival Private Transfers: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok in Business Car: $58
- Arrival Private Transfers: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $79
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $16
- Ayutthaya Cultural Triangle City Tour with Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Caracas?
Prices for flights to both Caracas and Bangkok 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 dayBangkok $33Caracas -
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$26
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.76
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.30
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.86
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.76
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Pad Thai$2.02
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Airport Lunch for 2$16
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Lunch for 2$21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
- CHAR Rooftop Bar Dinner and Drinks: $23
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $25
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $25
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $26
- Smile Riverside Dinner Cruise: $26
- Unicorn Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $26
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $26
- Vela Dinner Buffet Cruise with Bangkok Night Views and Shows: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $16Caracas -
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.61
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$10
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.44
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.76
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$69
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Fish Pedicure$4.32
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.88
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Urban Adventure: $3.13
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Mad Monkey Bangkok City Session - Walking Tour: $5.22
- Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
- Chinatown Mystery Quest Experience in Bangkok: $6.79
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $8.46
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $10
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $10
- Nakhon Pathom Ancient Capital Classic Day Tour: $11
- Erawan Museum Ticket: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.18Caracas -
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.15
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Mad Monkey Bangkok Pub Crawl: $17
- Pub Crawl: $26
- Bangkok After Dark: Pub Crawl Adventure: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Caracas, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Caracas much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bangkok is in Asia and Caracas is in South America, 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 Caracas would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Caracas 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok than you might in Caracas.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Caracas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Caracas?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Caracas. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Caracas, 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.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok or Caracas?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Bangkok or Caracas in the Summer?
Both Caracas and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Caracas because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In July, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Caracas. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Caracas. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Caracas during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 242 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Caracas. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangkok in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Caracas averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Caracas 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Caracas in the Autumn?
Both Caracas and Bangkok during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Caracas year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Caracas. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Caracas, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Caracas. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 208 hours of full sun.
In October, Bangkok is generally around the same temperature as Caracas. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 28°C (83°F), and Caracas fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Caracas 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Caracas in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Caracas. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Caracas attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Caracas. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Caracas this time of the year. In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Caracas during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Caracas receives 233 hours of full sun in the winter.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Caracas in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Caracas fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Caracas 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Caracas in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Caracas. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Caracas throughout the year.
May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. Bangkok usually gets more rain in April than Caracas. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Caracas receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the spring, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Caracas. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Caracas receives 183 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Bangkok is a little warmer than Caracas. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangkok in April average around 31°C (87°F), and Caracas averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Caracas 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Caracas and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
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