Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Toronto?
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 Toronto 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $76Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $41Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $82Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $5.74Toronto $32
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$2.17
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Skytrain Ticket$4.35
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.79
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $55
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $85
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $130
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $74
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: $53
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hua Hin: $68
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel by Deluxe Vehicle: $135
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Ayutthaya: $45
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $157
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury SUV: $174
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $152
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $133
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Niagara Falls Guided 9 Hour Day Trip with Round-trip Transfer: $74
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $18Toronto $66
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)$24
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.43
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.22
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.43
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Pad Thai$1.90
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $25
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $16Toronto $31
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$4.35
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.51
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.43
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.08
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.72
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $50
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $59
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $17
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $113
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $224
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.31
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.68
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tour: $8.08
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Uncover Quebec's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.95Toronto $22
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$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Toronto?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 11% larger than the population of Toronto. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Toronto. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. In the summer, Bangkok often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
In the autumn, Bangkok is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Bangkok. In October, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Toronto. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Bangkok during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the winter, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Bangkok usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Bangkok.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during spring. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bangkok usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto 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 (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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