Which place is cheaper, Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix?
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.
Saint Croix
Sometimes all you want out of a vacation is the warmth of the sun, the sound of the waves and the taste of a cold drink. No more. No less. That's exactly what you can expect in St. Croix.
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Croix is a place of our leisure and relaxation. It's a bit of an expensive lifestyle for its 50,000 residents and daily visitors, but when you're living on island time, money is never a worry. There are no worries on island time.
This once volcanic island is covered in incredible beaches, stunning mountains, palm tress in the wind and historic colonial towns. While they may be a bit old and rundown, the Danish architecture still stands as a unique part of this island's legacy. Don't expect much window-shopping, though. That was not a feature incorporated in this style of architecture. If you want to know if a store is open, just step on in, but remember, shop hours are also running on island time.
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 $105Saint Croix $277
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $105, while the average daily cost in Saint Croix is $277. 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 Saint Croix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $50Saint Croix $149
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $100Saint Croix $298
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Saint Croix
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Saint Croix? 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 Saint Croix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.57Saint Croix $35
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$2.51
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Skytrain Ticket$5.02
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$1.00
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Ferry Ride$0.82
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Taxi From Airport$7.85
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Short Taxi Ride$2.83
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Boat Taxi$1.57
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Trains to airport$5.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Erawan Museum Admision Ticket with Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) : $12
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private): $12
- Sedan Arrival Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok or Pattaya: $15
- Private Departure Transfer : Bangkok Hotel to BKK/DMK airport: $15
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $15
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $18
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer by Comfortable SUV: $19
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Pattaya APT-HTL (DMK): $20
- Bangkok City Tour with Guided Temple Visits and Shared Transfers: $21
- Affordable Bangkok Airport Transfer: $22
- Budget-Friendly Shared Transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Saint Croix
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Saint Croix:
- Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Round-Trip Transfer: $167
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Airport to St. Croix Cruise Port : $87
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) to St. Croix : $180
- Private Transfer from St. Croix Port to St. Croix Airport (STX): $87
- Private Transfer from St.Croix Cruise Port to St.Croix hotels: $175
- Private Transfer from St.Croix hotels to St. Croix Cruise Port : $175
- St. Croix to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) - Departure Transfer: $84
- St. Croix to St. Croix Airport (STX) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- St.Croix Airport (STX) to St.Croix - Arrival Private Transfer: $91
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Saint Croix?
Prices for flights to both Saint Croix 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 $36Saint Croix $97
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)$6.28
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.41
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.94
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.28
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Pad Thai$2.20
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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 : $22
- Meridian Dinner and Sunset Cruise in Bangkok: $23
- Royal Princess Dinner Cruise in Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $29
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $29
- Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $29
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $29
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $32
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $32
- Chao Phraya River Serenade: VIVA Alangka Dinner Cruise, Bangkok: $32
- Riverside Bangkok Dinner Cruise with Buffet and City Views: $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Saint Croix
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Saint Croix.
- A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix: $90
- C'sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours: $131
- Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $18Saint Croix $58
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$5.02
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.57
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.28
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$75
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Fish Pedicure$4.71
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.14
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Siriraj Museum (2)$13
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 Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Bangkok's Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Bangkok City Session Walking Tour: $8.18
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $9.00
- Space and Time Cube Tickets in Bangkok: $9.66
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $10
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $10
- Half Day Coral Island Tour from Pattaya With Lunch: $11
- Erawan Museum at Bangkok Admission Ticket: $13
- Explore Brilliant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Bangkok Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Tour: $14
Tours and Activities in Saint Croix
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Saint Croix are as follows:
- Christiansted's Artisan Shopping Tour: $33
- St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted: $45
- Frederiksted Moke Tour: $75
- The Frederiksted St. Croix Sea Turtles Snorkeling Tour: $89
- Guided Kayak Tour of Salt River Bay Ecology and History: $115
- St Croix Island Tour: $118
- Parasail Experience in St Croix: $132
- Horseback Riding Experience: $160
- Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks: $175
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.65Saint Croix $27
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$1.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Bangkok Pub Crawl: $17
- The Original Bangkok Pub Crawl: $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Saint Croix
Also in Saint Croix, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery: $35
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Saint Croix, we can see that Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok or Saint Croix?
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 Saint Croix in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Saint Croix. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round. Saint Croix attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Saint Croix. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangkok in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Saint Croix 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Saint Croix in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Saint Croix. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Saint Croix. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Bangkok is generally around the same temperature as Saint Croix. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 28°C (83°F), and Saint Croix fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Saint Croix 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Saint Croix in the Winter?
Both Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Saint Croix in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Saint Croix fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Saint Croix 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Saint Croix in the Spring?
Both Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix year-round.
May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Saint Croix. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Saint Croix receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Bangkok is a little warmer than Saint Croix. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangkok in April average around 31°C (87°F), and Saint Croix averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Saint Croix 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint Croix and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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