Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin?
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.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $86Tianjin $78
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $86, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $78. 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 Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $47Tianjin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $94Tianjin $70
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Tianjin? 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 $6.53Tianjin $37
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:
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): Transfer to Pattaya: $294
- Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK): Transfer to Pattaya hotels: $294
- Private Transfer from Bangkok to Chiang Mai with 2h of Sightseeing: $266
- Bangkok Hotel Transfer: to/from Koh Chang Hotel Transfer: $238
- Private Transfer to/from Ao Thammachat, Koh Chang Pier & BKK: $237
- Private Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Aranyaprathet: $223
- Private Transfer from Ayutthaya to Hua Hin: $217
- Bangkok transfer: From/ To Laem Sok Pier: $208
- From Hotel Transfer to Koh Chang: $208
- Private Full Day Guided City Tour & Hotel Transfer: $202
- From Pattaya Private Day Trip with Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Koh Chang hotel: $193
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $61
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN): $39
- Private One Way Tianjin Port Transfer to Beijing including Great Wall Sightseeing: $198
- Private One Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port and Beijing: $132
- Private PEK Airport Departure Transfer from Tianjin with Bullet Train Experience: $168
- Private Tianjin Airport Arrival Transfer to Beijing Hotels: $98
- Private Tianjin Port Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $178
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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 $21Tianjin $21
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
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Dinner or Lunch & Thai Massage: $23
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $24
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $27
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $30
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tianjin
For Tianjin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Beijing: Private Family Dumpling Cooking Experience: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $18Tianjin $11
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:
- A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok: $119
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Bangkok 4 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private with Guide: $97
- Bangkok Sea Life + Madame Tussauds Entrance Tickets : $51
- Bangkok Thrilling Tuk Tuk Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $53
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $70
- 'Sunset Cruise' Canal Boat Tour - Fully guided 3hrs: $82
- "Bangkok Walking Hopping Tour" show city’s historic sights are located.: $74
- (Join Tour) BANGKOK 'S 2 HOURS CANAL TOUR: $86
- 1-hour Bangkok Old City NIGHT Tour on Private TUK TUK: $20
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion Private Shopping Tour: $120
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $156
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- Tianjin Private Tour to Eastern Qing Tombs with Flexible Departure time: $237
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $6.76Tianjin $11
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 comparing the travel costs between Bangkok and Tianjin, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Tianjin?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 36% larger than the population of Tianjin. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Tianjin, 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 Tianjin?
Tianjin 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 Tianjin in the Summer?
Both Tianjin and Bangkok during the summer 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 around the same temperature as Tianjin in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Bangkok often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun.
Tianjin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets less rain in July than Tianjin. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In the autumn, Bangkok is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Tianjin averages at about 15°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during autumn. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Tianjin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Tianjin. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Tianjin can be very cold. In January, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the winter, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Tianjin. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun.
Bangkok usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Bangkok is much warmer than Tianjin in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tianjin during spring. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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