Which place is cheaper, Tiger Leaping Gorge or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Tiger Leaping Gorge?
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 Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge?
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.
Tiger Leaping Gorge
One of the deepest gorges in the world, Tiger Leaping Gorge gets its name from legend, where a tiger used a great rock in the center of the gorge as a stepping stone to leap from one side to the other. It is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery on either side with the Yangtze River rushing down through its center. Visitors come to Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike and witness its natural beauty.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $83Tiger Leaping Gorge $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $83, while the average daily cost in Tiger Leaping Gorge is $42. 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 Tiger Leaping Gorge in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $45Tiger Leaping Gorge $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $90Tiger Leaping Gorge $26
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Tiger Leaping Gorge
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Tiger Leaping Gorge? 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 $6.27Tiger Leaping Gorge $17
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$2.37
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Skytrain Ticket$4.74
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.95
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Ferry Ride$0.77
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Taxi From Airport$7.41
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Short Taxi Ride$2.67
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Boat Taxi$1.48
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Trains to airport$4.74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- 3 Temple Bangkok City Tour without Admission Ticket & Transfer: $50
- Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City Luxury Car: $122
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City by Minivan: $27
- Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City by Sedan Car: $17
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Business Car: $73
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $98
- Arrival Private Transfers: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok in Business Car: $62
- BANGKOK TRANSFER: Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel + FREE WIFI: $15
- BKK Airport - Hua Hin/Cha-am 100% Electric Private Transfer : $104
- Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport Transfer - Central Bangkok Hotel: $47
- Bangkok Airport (BKK) Transfers Service : $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Tiger Leaping Gorge?
Prices for flights to both Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 $20Tiger Leaping Gorge $16
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)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.93
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.33
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.89
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.93
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Pad Thai$2.07
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Airport Lunch for 2$16
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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.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $21
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $23
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Market: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- White Orchid Dinner Cruise Luxury Experience in Bangkok: $27
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $27
- Must-try: Hidden Bangkok Bike and Food Tour: $28
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $30
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $30
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $17Tiger Leaping Gorge $15
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$4.74
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$10
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.48
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.93
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$71
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Fish Pedicure$4.45
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.96
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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
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Skip the Line: Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket: $5.86
- A Self-Guided Tour of Bangkok's Most Picturesque Sights: $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Best of Bangkok in 2 Days: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.15
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $9.00
- Wat Arun Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $9.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $9.15
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $9.15
- Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Self-Guided Audio Tour: $10
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $6.49Tiger Leaping Gorge $6.49
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$1.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Bangkok Pub Crawl: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Tiger Leaping Gorge, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Tiger Leaping Gorge much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tiger Leaping Gorge would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tiger Leaping Gorge 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok than you might in Tiger Leaping Gorge.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Tiger Leaping Gorge Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.