Which place is cheaper, Jingdezhen or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Jingdezhen?
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 Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen?
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.
Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $86Jingdezhen $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $86, while the average daily cost in Jingdezhen is $60. 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 Jingdezhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $47Jingdezhen $31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $94Jingdezhen $62
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Jingdezhen
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Jingdezhen? 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 $6.53Jingdezhen $13
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$2.47
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Skytrain Ticket$4.94
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.99
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Ferry Ride$0.80
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Taxi From Airport$7.72
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Short Taxi Ride$2.78
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Boat Taxi$1.54
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Trains to airport$4.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Bus transfer from/to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport: $7.68
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $8.78
- Bangkok Private Airport (BKK And DMK) Transfer: $14
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $15
- Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer: $16
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $17
- Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $18
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $19
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $19
- Private Arrival Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel (SHA Plus): $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Jingdezhen?
Prices for flights to both Jingdezhen 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 $21Jingdezhen $21
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)$28
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.18
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.39
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.93
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.18
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Pad Thai$2.16
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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.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
- Meridian Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $21
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Dinner or Lunch & Thai Massage: $23
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- White Orchid Dinner Cruise Luxury Experience in Bangkok: $28
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $28
- Scenic Bangkok Unicorn Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River: $29
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $18Jingdezhen $8.21
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$4.94
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.54
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.18
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$74
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Fish Pedicure$4.63
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.09
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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
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.96
- Skip the Line: Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket: $5.96
- Skip the line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $6.20
- Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $10
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $11
- Nakhon Pathom Ancient Capital Classic Day Tour: $12
- Hua Hin Featured Day Tour (Sunday) by akGO! Tour: $12
- Discover a Taste of Chinatown – 2 Hr Walking Tour: $12
- Erawan Museum Ticket: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $6.76Jingdezhen $39
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$1.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Bangkok After Dark: Pub Crawl Adventure: $23
- Pub Crawl: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Jingdezhen, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Jingdezhen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Jingdezhen?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Jingdezhen. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Jingdezhen, 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 Jingdezhen?
Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Jingdezhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In the summer, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Jingdezhen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangkok in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Jingdezhen averages at about 30°C (85°F).
Jingdezhen receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Jingdezhen. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Jingdezhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Jingdezhen in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Jingdezhen. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Bangkok is generally a little warmer than Jingdezhen. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 28°C (83°F), and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Jingdezhen. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Jingdezhen 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Jingdezhen in the Winter?
Both Jingdezhen and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Bangkok is much warmer than Jingdezhen in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Jingdezhen. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Bangkok is November to February.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Jingdezhen 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Jingdezhen in the Spring?
Both Jingdezhen and Bangkok during the spring 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 spring, Bangkok is much warmer than Jingdezhen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangkok in April average around 31°C (87°F), and Jingdezhen averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Jingdezhen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Jingdezhen. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Jingdezhen 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Jingdezhen and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
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