Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $102Guangzhou $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $102, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $110. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $49Guangzhou $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $98Guangzhou $122
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Guangzhou? 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.
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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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.36Guangzhou $15
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$2.43
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Skytrain Ticket$4.86
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.97
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Ferry Ride$0.79
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Taxi From Airport$7.60
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Short Taxi Ride$2.74
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Boat Taxi$1.52
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Trains to airport$4.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Affordable Bangkok Airport Transfer: $22
- Airport Transfer Camry/Fortuner or Similar: $45
- Airport Transfer Luxury Sedan Mercedes E Class BMW 5 Series: $98
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok by Luxury Car: $127
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok to Bangkok Airport BKK by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport private Transfer from Bangkok City to Suvarnabhumi BKK: $38
- Airport to Airport Transfer in Bangkok: $66
- Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $25
- Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Business Car: $76
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $101
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- 1-Day Round-Trip Private Transfer to Gulong Gorge | Door-to-Door: $89
- Guangzhou : Private One-Way Transfers to/from Baiyun Airport(CAN): $30
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou Round-Trip Private Transfer: $72
- Guangzhou Airport Arrival Assistance & Private Transfer: $89
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $170
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $130
- Guangzhou Airport to Railway Station | Private, Seamless Transfer: $37
- Guangzhou Airport: Private Transfer to/from Guangzhou: $24
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou City - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport CAN Private Transfer: $34
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , To Guangzhou Transfer,Pickup: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $35Guangzhou $36
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)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.08
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.37
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.91
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.08
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Pad Thai$2.13
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner: $24
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $24
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $28
- Chao Phraya River Meridian Dinner Buffet Cruise Tour: $28
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $29
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $30
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $30
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $30
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $31
- Pink Chili - Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Bangkok: $31
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Half Day Cantonese Cooking Class for Chinese Culinary Experience: $80
- Guangzhou Night Walking and Food Tour: Led by Local Cantonese: $82
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Tanxiu Banquet Immersive Drama and Dinner Experience in Foshan: $98
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour Pearl River Cruise & Dim-Sum Dinner: $110
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $140
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit: $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $17Guangzhou $19
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$4.86
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.52
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.08
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$73
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Fish Pedicure$4.56
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.04
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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:
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.00
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Space and Time Cube Tickets in Bangkok: $9.40
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $10
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $10
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour: $11
- Ancient City Admission Ticket(Non-Thai only)-Bangkok: $14
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou：New Cultural Landmark Ticket -Explore Tang Style: $2.56
- 2,000-Year-Old Wonder-Nanyue King’s Tomb Ticket: $3.18
- Cantonese Heritage Tour with Key Cultural Stops: $6.72
- Guangzhou Tour Guide and Car Service With Flexible Itinerary: $8.00
- Guangzhou Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus: $8.60
- Self-Driving Robotaxi Experience with Guide: $20
- Lychee Bay River Cruise: $24
- Grandview Museum of Nature Science Ticket: $25
- Guangzhou Private Tour of Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise: $29
- Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower: $30
- Chen Clan Academy In-Depth 2-Hour Guided Tour: $31
- Private Customizable City Tour with a Local: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.55Guangzhou $15
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$1.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- GoGo Bar Crawl With Party Vehicle and Party Guide: $63
When comparing the travel costs between Bangkok and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Guangzhou?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 62% larger than the population of Guangzhou. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bangkok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bangkok or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Guangzhou. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Guangzhou during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In July, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
Both Guangzhou 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.
In the autumn, Bangkok is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Guangzhou. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Guangzhou. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Bangkok. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In January, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter. November to February in Bangkok is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Guangzhou in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Guangzhou. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the spring, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Guangzhou. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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