Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Nassau?
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 Nassau 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 Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $76Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $41Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $82Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Nassau? 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 and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $5.74Nassau $32
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$2.17
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Skytrain Ticket$4.35
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.79
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $4.09
- Bus transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $5.03
- Airport BKK||DMK : Private car Transfer to downtowns Bangkok: $12
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $14
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer (BKK/DMK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Bangkok International Airport - Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer To City Hotels Or Hotel To Airport: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Bangkok International Airport - Arrival Transfer: $17
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $17
- Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- (Private) Nassau Bahamas Airport Round-Trip Transfers (1-4ppl One Flat Rate): $160
- Airport Transfer: $190
- Airport Transfers : $58
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
- Group transfer: $68
- Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
- Luxury MKT Town Car Private Roundtrip Transfer : $140
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $81
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $18Nassau $53
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)$24
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.43
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.22
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.43
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Pad Thai$1.90
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $25
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $16Nassau $37
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$4.35
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.51
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.43
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.08
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.72
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Thailand's Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.99
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.20
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.31
- Skip the line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.52
- Chinatown and Wat Traimit Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $9.55
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $9.66
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
- Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Self-Guided Audio Tour: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack Portuguese & Spanish : $7.00
- KINDWalk — Nassau Historical and Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Banana Boat Adventure in Nassau: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Private Historic Landmarks Walking Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.95Nassau $19
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$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Nassau, we can see that Nassau 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 Nassau 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau 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 Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Nassau?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Nassau, 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 Nassau?
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 Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Nassau. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives around the same amount of rain as Nassau. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Nassau. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Nassau. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Nassau. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Nassau. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Nassau during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bangkok is generally a little warmer than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in April than Nassau. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the spring, Bangkok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
Bangkok is a little warmer than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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