A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bangkok vs. Grand Cayman for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bangkok or Grand Cayman?

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 Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman?

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.

Grand Cayman

When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Bangkok?

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 Bangkok is $98, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $242. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangkok $47
    Grand Cayman $149
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangkok $94
    Grand Cayman $298
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Grand Cayman

Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Grand Cayman? 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 Bangkok


Hotels in Grand Cayman


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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: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangkok $6.11
    Grand Cayman $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk to bus station
    $2.37
  • Skytrain Ticket
    $4.73
  • Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
    $0.95
  • Ferry Ride
    $0.77
  • Taxi From Airport
    $7.40
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $2.66
  • Boat Taxi
    $1.48
  • Trains to airport
    $4.73

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

  • Wonderful Pearl Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $53
  • Wat Pho The Reclining Buddha Ticket with Transfer in Bangkok: $27
  • Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $61
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Pattaya APT-HTL (BKK): $59
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Pattaya APT-HTL (DMK): $67
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Bangkok HTL-APT (DMK): $24
  • Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Pattaya: $65
  • Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $143
  • Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to DMK Donmuang Airport: $32
  • Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Ayuttaya: $49
  • Transfer from BKK Airport to Koh Chang: $130

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman

Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
  • Airport Transfer to West Bay Accommodations (GCM - Grand Cayman): $80
  • George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
  • George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $134
  • George Town to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Transfer: $134
  • Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) to George Town Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $134
  • Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $193

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Grand Cayman?

Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bangkok $34
    Grand Cayman $67
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:


  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
    $27
  • Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
    $5.92
  • 2 Rotis (Bread)
    $1.33
  • Mango & Sticky Rice
    $0.89
  • Lunch at KFC (for Two)
    $5.92
  • Pad Thai
    $2.07
  • Airport Lunch for 2
    $16
  • Lunch for 2
    $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

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

  • Homies Thai Cooking Experience: $19
  • White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
  • Flavors of Thailand Vegan and Vegetarian Cooking Adventure : $23
  • Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
  • CHAR Rooftop Bar Dinner and Drinks: $24
  • Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: $24
  • River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $25
  • Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $25
  • Chinatown Food Tour with Michelin Food Stalls: $26
  • Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
  • Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $27
  • Smile Riverside Dinner Cruise: $27

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangkok $17
    Grand Cayman $41
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok

Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Movie Ticket
    $4.73
  • Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
    $10
  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
    $1.48
  • Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
    $5.92
  • Club Cover Charge
    $11
  • Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
    $71
  • Fish Pedicure
    $4.44
  • Wat Pho entrance ticket
    $2.96
  • Siriraj Museum (2)
    $12

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

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

  • A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok: $119
  • Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
  • Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
  • Bangkok 4 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private with Guide: $93
  • Bangkok Hindu Landmark Tour with Grand Palace, Temples & Lunch: $159
  • Bangkok Night Tuk Tuk Tour: $120
  • Bangkok Sea Life + Madame Tussauds Entrance Tickets : $50
  • Bangkok Thrilling Tuk Tuk Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
  • Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
  • Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $159
  • Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $198
  • Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $55

Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman

For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • CaymanVisitor Hide & Seek GeoTour Self-Drive Tour: $13
  • Skip the Line: Pedro St. James Castle Self Guided Tour Ticket: $19
  • Diamonds and Cocktails a Shopping Experience in Grand Cayman: $25
  • Oculus Glass Bottom Boat Tour : $60
  • West Bay Sightseeing Tour Plus Seven Mile Beach Visit: $65
  • Starfish and Stingray City Fun Tour with Reef Snorkeling- 3 stops: $69
  • Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens and 7-Mile Beach Tour: $70
  • Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop: $75
  • Starfish Point, Stingray City & Coral Garden (3-Stop Adventure): $77
  • Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $79
  • Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman: $80
  • Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour: $80

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangkok $5.32
    Grand Cayman $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.18

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

  • Mad Monkey Bangkok Pub Crawl: $18
  • Pub Crawl: $26
  • Bangkok After Dark: Pub Crawl Adventure: $30

Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:


  • Beer
    $4.95

Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:

  • Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
  • Distillery & Rum Tasting Tour in Grand Cayman: $67


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

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


Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Grand Cayman?

Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?

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 Bangkok or Grand Cayman in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Grand Cayman. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.

It's quite rainy in Grand Cayman. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok usually gets less rain in July than Grand Cayman. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.

In July, Bangkok is generally around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 29°C (84°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Bangkok 29°C (84°F) 
    Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)

Should I visit Bangkok or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?

Both Grand Cayman and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In October, Bangkok usually receives around the same amount of rain as Grand Cayman. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Bangkok is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 28°C (83°F) in October, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Bangkok 28°C (83°F) 
    Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Bangkok or Grand Cayman in the Winter?

Both Grand Cayman and Bangkok during the winter 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 Grand Cayman year-round.

November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets less rain in January than Grand Cayman. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

In the winter, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Grand Cayman. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bangkok in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 24°C (76°F).


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Bangkok 27°C (80°F) 
    Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)

Should I visit Bangkok or Grand Cayman in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Grand Cayman. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. In April, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.

In April, Bangkok is generally a little warmer than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 31°C (87°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Bangkok 31°C (87°F) 
    Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)

Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Bangkok

Bangkok Grand Cayman
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (80°F) 9 mm (0.4 in) 24°C (76°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 24°C (76°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Mar 29°C (85°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 25°C (77°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Apr 31°C (87°F) 65 mm (2.6 in) 26°C (79°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
May 30°C (86°F) 220 mm (8.7 in) 27°C (81°F) 131 mm (5.1 in)
Jun 29°C (85°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 28°C (82°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Jul 29°C (84°F) 155 mm (6.1 in) 28°C (83°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Aug 29°C (84°F) 197 mm (7.8 in) 28°C (82°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Sep 28°C (83°F) 344 mm (13.5 in) 28°C (82°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Oct 28°C (83°F) 242 mm (9.5 in) 27°C (81°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Dec 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 25°C (78°F) 57 mm (2.3 in)