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 $64, while the average daily cost in Railay Beach is $93. 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 $68. 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 $112. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $56.
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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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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Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket:
$27
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2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise:
$30
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Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show With Optional Dinner & Transfers:
$31
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Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Tour With Optional Dinner.:
$31
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Skip the Line:Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket w/(optional) Dinner &Transfers:
$32
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Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok (Optional Transfers):
$34
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River:
$34
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Bangkok White Orchid Dinner Cruise:
$34
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River:
$34
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)
$6.03
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Pizza
$5.12
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Bangkok is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.34 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 $22 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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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 Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private):
$13
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport Departure Transfer (Shared or Pvt):
$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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Bangkok Airport Private Transfer (Don Mueang Int'l Airport):
$15
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Private Airport Transfer: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok:
$16
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Private Airport Transfer: from Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK):
$16
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Shared Arrival Transfer:
$17
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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Shared Departure Transfer:
$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Railay Beach
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Railay Beach:
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Ao Nang: One-Way Railay Beach Longtail Boat Transfer:
$31
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
$4.82
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
$1.51
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
$6.03
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Club Cover Charge
$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
$72
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Fish Pedicure
$4.52
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Wat Pho entrance ticket
$3.01
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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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Old Bangkok Instagram Tour:
$4.70
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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
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Samut Prakan: Erawan Museum Discounted Admission Ticket:
$9.39
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Kids Special: Bangkok Fantasia Lagoon Water Park Tickets:
$10
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Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket:
$10
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Art in Paradise Bangkok Entrance (Ticket Only):
$10
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Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket in Bangkok:
$10
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1-Hour Guided Patpong Museum Tour:
$11
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Art in Paradise Bangkok Tickets:
$12
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The Patpong Museum Bangkok Ticket:
$14
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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Crystal Clear Kayak Tour in Krabi:
$30
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Krabi: Hong Islands Full-Day Private Speedboat Charter Tour:
$506
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bangkok may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.19 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:
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:
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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