Should you visit Bangkok or Railay Beach?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bangkok and Railay Beach can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
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.
Railay Beach
If you're looking to scale great heights and add more achievements to your list during your vacation, consider a trip to the peninsula of Rai Leh, or more commonly Railay Bay or Railay Beach, in the Krabi region of Thailand. This swimming and rock climbing hotspot is known for its towering limestone peaks and gorgeous surrounding scenery.
Which city is cheaper, Railay Beach or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $65, while the average daily cost in Railay Beach is $95. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bangkok and Railay Beach in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangkok is $70. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Railay Beach's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $114. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $57.
Food
The average traveler spends about $16 per day in Bangkok for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
In Railay Beach travelers spend around $19 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bangkok $16
Railay Beach $19
Typical Food prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
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Silom Village Authentic Thai Dinner and Performance Ticket:
$17
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Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
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Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
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Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet:
$23
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Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
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Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
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Luxurious Afternoon Tea or Dinner at the Erawan Tea Rooms:
$26
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Skip the Line: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner:
$26
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InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
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Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket:
$27
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Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
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Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
Typical Food prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of dining costs in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)
$6.12
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Pizza
$5.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Railay Beach
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Railay Beach.
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Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
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Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
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Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
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Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
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InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
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Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
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Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
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Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai:
$29
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Pum Thai Cooking Class in Patong Beach:
$31
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Chocolate Cooking Class at SO Sofitel Bangkok:
$31
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Thai Cooking Course Hua Hin:
$31
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Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy:
$31
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Bangkok is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.40 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bangkok.
The cost of a taxi ride in Railay Beach is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $23 per person, per day, on local transportation in Railay Beach.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
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Shared Airport Bus Transfer Phuket :
$3.09
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Tiger Kingdom Ticket in Chiang Mai with Transfers:
$5.59
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Boat Transfer to Koh Samui from Bangkok & Southern Thailand:
$9.87
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Transfers for Chiang Mai by TTD:
$12
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Bangkok Airport Departure – Shared Transfer:
$12
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Bangkok Airport Private Transfer (Suvarnabhumi Airport):
$13
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Transfer (Shared or Pvt):
$13
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private):
$13
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Airport Transfer from Trang Airport to Hotels:
$13
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Bangkok To Pattaya Transfer Service:
$14
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Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer:
$15
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Private Krabi (KBV) or Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Krabi, Phuket, and More by TTD:
$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Railay Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Railay Beach:
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Private Krabi/Phuket Airport Transfers (KBV/HKT) for Krabi & More:
$15
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Private Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Phuket and Other Areas by Oriental Holiday:
$18
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7 Spa Luxury Spa Treatments in Pattaya with Round Trip Transfers:
$26
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Kata Rocks Resort & Residences (8D7N) with free COE Application and Airport Transfers:
$2,321
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Private Bangkok and Pattaya Airports Transfers (UTP, DMK or BKK) for Pattaya:
$31
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Transfers for Chiang Mai by TTD:
$12
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Mai and More:
$16
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Private City Transfers between Ayutthaya and Bangkok by TTS:
$53
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Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya by TTS:
$53
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Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More:
$46
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Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More by TTD:
$43
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Private City Transfers between Hat Yai and Pak Bara Pier:
$68
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Railay Beach?
Prices for flights to both Railay Beach 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Bangkok typically cost an average of $12 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Entertainment and activities in Railay Beach typically cost an average of $20 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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
$4.89
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
$1.53
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
$6.12
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Club Cover Charge
$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
$73
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Fish Pedicure
$4.59
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Wat Pho entrance ticket
$3.06
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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:
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SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
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Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
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Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
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Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
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Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
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Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
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Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
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Old Bangkok Instagram Tour:
$4.70
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Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
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Road to Democracy Audio Tour: Discover Thailand's volatile modern politics:
$5.00
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Red Lights, Hummus, and a Beer Stop or Three: Audio Tour of Nana by VoiceMap:
$5.13
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Bangkok Chinatown Eats Self-guided Walking and Eating Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.13
Typical Entertainment prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Railay Beach are as follows:
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Rock Climbing (for Two)
$21
Tours and Activities in Railay Beach
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Railay Beach are as follows:
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SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
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Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
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Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
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Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
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Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
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Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
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Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
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Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
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Rejuv Salon Beauty Experiences at Sathon Bangkok:
$5.85
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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket in Pattaya:
$5.89
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Sleep Salon & Nails Experience in Bangkok:
$6.15
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Kanchanaburi Mallika City Ticket:
$6.19
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bangkok may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.29 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about $13 on alcoholic beverages in Railay Beach per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
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4-Hour Sukhumvit Bar Crawl:
$7.50
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4-Hour Thonglor Bar Crawl:
$20
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Guided Bar Crawl:
$21
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PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
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Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
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From Khao Yai Wine Tasting by Bike:
$359
Typical Alcohol prices in Railay Beach
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Railay Beach are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Railay Beach
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Railay Beach:
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Railay Pub Crawl:
$15
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PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
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Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Railay Beach, we can see that Railay Beach is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Railay Beach would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Railay Beach than you might in Bangkok.
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