A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Bangkok vs. Ulaanbaatar for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Bangkok Prices
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  Ulaanbaatar Prices
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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Bangkok $96
  Ulaanbaatar $32

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $96, while the average daily cost in Ulaanbaatar is $32. 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 Ulaanbaatar in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Bangkok $46
  Ulaanbaatar $12
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Bangkok $92
  Ulaanbaatar $24

Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Ulaanbaatar

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Bangkok $5.95
  Ulaanbaatar $2.95

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

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

• Tuk Tuk to bus station
  $2.30
• Skytrain Ticket
  $4.61
• Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
  $0.92
• Ferry Ride
  $0.75
• Taxi From Airport
  $7.20
• Short Taxi Ride
  $2.59
• Boat Taxi
  $1.44
• Trains to airport
  $4.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

• BKK Airport to Pattaya hotel 100% Electric Private Transfer: $86
• Airport Transfer: Don Mueang/Suvarnabhumi ⇄ Bangkok City: $50
• Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
• Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $124
• Arrival Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Hotel in Bangkok: $33
• Arrival Private Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK to Bangkok City Luxury Car: $122
• Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Business Car: $68
• Arrival Private Transfers: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok in Business Car: $57
• Ayutthaya Cultural Triangle City Tour with Transfer: $62
• Ayutthaya Heritage Cultural Triangle by ATV With Transfer: $69
• Ayutthaya: Private transfer from/to Don Muang Airport (DMK): $63
• BKK Airport - Hua Hin/Cha-am 100% Electric Private Transfer : $104

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ulaanbaatar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ulaanbaatar:

• Airport - Ulaanbaatar transfer service: $40
• Airport transfer service: $50
• BEST 5* Chinggis Khaan Airport UBN to Ulaanbaatar Transfer Taxi: $18
• New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Transfer Service: $45
• Private Airport Transfer taxi in Ulaanbaatar: $35
• Private Departure Transfer: Ulaanbaatar Airport: $39
• Private Transfer Ulaanbaatar Airport ULN to Ulaanbaatar City : $26
• Private Transfer between New Ulaanbaatar International Airport and Ulaanbaatar : $60
• Private Transfer from Chinggis Khaan Airport to Ulaanbaatar: $40
• Private Transfer to Ulaanbaatar Airport ULN by Business Vehicle: $26
• Terelj National Park Best Non-Guided Transfers in Mongolia: $32
• Terelj National Park: Best Non-Guided Transfers in Mongolia: $32

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Ulaanbaatar?

Prices for flights to both Ulaanbaatar 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 $33
  Ulaanbaatar $16

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)
  $26
• Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
  $5.76
• 2 Rotis (Bread)
  $1.30
• Mango & Sticky Rice
  $0.86
• Lunch at KFC (for Two)
  $5.76
• Pad Thai
  $2.02
• Airport Lunch for 2
  $16
• Lunch for 2
  $21

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: $20
• Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $22
• Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $25
• River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $25
• Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $25
• Smile Riverside Dinner Cruise: $26
• Unicorn Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $26
• Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $26
• 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $27
• Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $28
• Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $29
• Royal Princess Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ulaanbaatar

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

• Traditional Mongolian Food Cooking Class w.Chef: $91
• Cooking Class in a Traditional Ger Home in Ulaanbaatar Suburbs: $100

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Bangkok $16
  Ulaanbaatar $4.48

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
  $4.61
• Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
  $10
• Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
  $1.44
• Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
  $5.76
• Club Cover Charge
  $11
• Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
  $69
• Fish Pedicure
  $4.32
• Wat Pho entrance ticket
  $2.88
• 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 Hidden Treasures: A Self-Guided Urban Adventure: $3.12
• Mad Monkey Bangkok City Session - Walking Tour: $5.19
• Chinatown by Night Walking Tour in Bangkok: $6.42
• Chinatown Mystery Quest Experience in Bangkok: $6.78
• Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $8.42
• Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
• Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $10
• Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $10
• Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $10
• Majestic Thai Outfits Experience: $11
• Erawan Museum Ticket: $12
• Halfday Join Tour The Erawan Museum (Ticket only): $13

Tours and Activities in Ulaanbaatar

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

• Terelj national park transport /Best price tour: $32
• Private custom tour with a local guide: $45
• Day tour to Chinggis khaan statue complex and Turtle Rock: $50
• Traditional Music and Dance Performance Ticket: $69
• Day Tour to Terelj Park Chinggs khaan statue, Zaisan Hill: $69
• Nightlife Bar Hopping Adventure in Ulaanbaatar: $70
• Day Coach Tour of Aglag Buteel Monastery and Meditation Center Including Lunch : $72
• Genghis Khan Statue Tour + Bonus Gorkhi-Terelj National Park One Day tour: $79
• Genghis Khan Statue Day Tour+National Park+Camel Ride+Eagle: $79
• Ancient Fine Arts with Honored Masters - UB City Experience: $82
• GENGHIS KHAN STATUE COMPLEX: Half Day Private Tour: $89
• Day tour Terelj National Park Via Chinggis Khaan Statue: $90

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Bangkok $5.18
  Ulaanbaatar $3.88

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

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

• Beer
  $1.15

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

• Mad Monkey Bangkok Pub Crawl: $17
• Pub Crawl: $26