A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bangkok vs. Saint George's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Bangkok or Saint George's?

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 George's 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 George's?

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Bangkok?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $100, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. 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 George's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangkok $48
    Saint George's $175
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangkok $96
    Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Saint George's

Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Saint George's? 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.

Hotels in Bangkok


Hotels in Saint Georges


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangkok $6.24
    Saint George's $9.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Tuk Tuk to bus station
    $2.39
  • Skytrain Ticket
    $4.77
  • Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
    $0.95
  • Ferry Ride
    $0.78
  • Taxi From Airport
    $7.46
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $2.68
  • Boat Taxi
    $1.49
  • Trains to airport
    $4.77

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

  • oneway transfer service Bangkok-Hua hin: $77
  • VIP Bangkok Tours and Transfers: $65
  • Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Bangkok city: $30
  • Transfer from DMK Donmuaeng International Airport to BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport: $33
  • Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to DMK Donmuang Airport: $33
  • Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Ayuttaya: $50
  • Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rayong Province: $83
  • Transfer Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) to Bangkok City Center: $19
  • Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $19
  • Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya 24 hour Private Airport Transfer Service: $77
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport to Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
  • Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK to Kanchanaburi Round Trip Transfer: $197

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Saint George's?

Prices for flights to both Saint George's 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Bangkok $34
    Saint George's $93
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:


  • Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
    $27
  • Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
    $5.97
  • 2 Rotis (Bread)
    $1.34
  • Mango & Sticky Rice
    $0.89
  • Lunch at KFC (for Two)
    $5.97
  • Pad Thai
    $2.09
  • Airport Lunch for 2
    $16
  • Lunch for 2
    $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.

  • Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Cabaret Show and Sunset View: $24
  • Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $25
  • Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
  • Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
  • Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $27
  • Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $28
  • Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $28
  • Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $30
  • Alangka Dinner Cruise from Bangkok on Chao Phraya River ICONSIAM: $31
  • River Star Princess Dinner Cruise Tour from Bangkok: $32
  • Alangka Dinner Cruise from Iconsiam or Asiatique in Bangkok: $32
  • Royal Princess Dinner Cruise: Bangkok Chao Phraya River: $33

Typical Food Prices in Saint George's

For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ginger Bun
    $0.56

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangkok $17
    Saint George's $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok

Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Movie Ticket
    $4.77
  • Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
    $10
  • Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
    $1.49
  • Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
    $5.97
  • Club Cover Charge
    $11
  • Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
    $72
  • Fish Pedicure
    $4.47
  • Wat Pho entrance ticket
    $2.98
  • Siriraj Museum (2)
    $12

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • "Bangkok Walking Hopping Tour" show city’s historic sights are located.: $75
  • 2 Day Guided Tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya: $93
  • 2 Days Pattaya Sunset Boat Party Tour: $139
  • 2 Hour Longtail Boat Bangkok Canal Tour: $79
  • 2 Hour Muay Thai Training Experience with Fighters in Bangkok: $22
  • 2 Hours Bangkok Canal Tour By Longtail Boat: $71
  • 2 Hours TukTuk Adventure Bangkok Highlights: $29
  • 2-hour SUNSET Canal Tour + FOODS Tasting with Tour Guide: $50
  • 3 Hours Private Bangkok Highlights Tour by Public Transport: $87
  • 3 Remarkable Temples Walking Tour in Bangkok: $62
  • 3hr Sunset Canal Cruise & Stop at Biggest Buddha (fully guided): $74
  • 4 Dishes Thai Cuisine Experience at Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi: $59

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 9 Holes of Golf
    $22
  • Evening Sailing Trip
    $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangkok $5.44
    Saint George's $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:


  • Beer
    $1.19

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

  • The Original Speakeasy & Iconic Venues Pub Crawl: $21
  • Bangkok Bar Crawl by Tuk Tuk: $68


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's 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 George's 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 George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 George's Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Saint George's?

Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 680 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Saint George's, 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.