Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $86Suzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $86, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $104. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $47Suzhou $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $94Suzhou $78
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Suzhou? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.53Suzhou $59
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$2.47
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Skytrain Ticket$4.94
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.99
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Ferry Ride$0.80
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Taxi From Airport$7.72
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Short Taxi Ride$2.78
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Boat Taxi$1.54
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Trains to airport$4.94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Bus transfer from/to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport: $7.68
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $8.78
- Bangkok Private Airport (BKK And DMK) Transfer: $14
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Arrival Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Departure Transfer (Shared or Private): $15
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $15
- Bangkok Airport Arrival – Shared Transfer: $16
- Arrival Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok Hotel: $17
- Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $18
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $19
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $19
- Private Arrival Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel (SHA Plus): $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $143
- Nanjing Downtown hotels to Lukou Intl Airport (NKG) - Departure Private Transfer: $34
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $214
- Private Departure Transfer to Shanghai Airport from Suzhou City Hotel: $68
- Private Departure Transfer to Suzhou Train Station from City Hotel: $44
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Tongli Water Town and Suzhou City : $58
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Suzhou Garden and Water Town Highlight Trip with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $240
- Private Transfer from Suzhou to Hangzhou City Area : $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $21Suzhou $33
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)$6.18
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.39
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.93
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.18
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Pad Thai$2.16
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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.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
- Meridian Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $21
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Dinner or Lunch & Thai Massage: $23
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- White Orchid Dinner Cruise Luxury Experience in Bangkok: $28
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $28
- Scenic Bangkok Unicorn Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River: $29
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $65
- Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Lunch or Dinner Option: $154
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $18Suzhou $9.58
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$4.94
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.54
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.18
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$74
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Fish Pedicure$4.63
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.09
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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:
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.96
- Skip the Line: Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket: $5.96
- Skip the line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $6.20
- Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $10
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $11
- Nakhon Pathom Ancient Capital Classic Day Tour: $12
- Hua Hin Featured Day Tour (Sunday) by akGO! Tour: $12
- Discover a Taste of Chinatown – 2 Hr Walking Tour: $12
- Erawan Museum Ticket: $12
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $70
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- Suzhou Private Walking Tour with Panmen Gate, City Moat and Yiyuan Garden: $101
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- Suzhou Private Flexible City Tour with Lunch Option: $121
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $127
- Private Suzhou City Amazing Day Tour in Your Way : $127
- Private Flexible Suzhou Day Tour with Old and New Highlights: $127
- Nanjing Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou by Private Car with Drop-off Option : $137
- Private Tour of Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden and Pingjiang Road: $144
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $6.76Suzhou $6.58
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$1.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Bangkok After Dark: Pub Crawl Adventure: $23
- Pub Crawl: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Suzhou?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Suzhou. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Suzhou, 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 Suzhou?
Suzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bangkok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Bangkok or Suzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Suzhou this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Suzhou during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 232 hours of full sun in the summer.
Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Suzhou. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Bangkok is much warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 162 hours of full sun.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Suzhou. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Suzhou in the Winter?
Both Suzhou and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Suzhou can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Suzhou during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Suzhou receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Suzhou. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Bangkok is November to February.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou 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.
Bangkok is much warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the spring, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Suzhou. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Suzhou receives 153 hours of full sun.
Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Suzhou. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year. May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
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