Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Yakushima?
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 Yakushima 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 Yakushima?
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.
Yakushima
Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $76Yakushima $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $116. 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 Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $41Yakushima $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $82Yakushima $118
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Yakushima? 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 Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $5.77Yakushima $49
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$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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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$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $4.06
- Bus transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $4.99
- Airport BKK||DMK : Private car Transfer to downtowns Bangkok: $12
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $14
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer (BKK/DMK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Bangkok International Airport - Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer To City Hotels Or Hotel To Airport: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $17
- Bangkok International Airport - Arrival Transfer: $17
- Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima 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 $18Yakushima $28
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)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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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: $24
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $16Yakushima $20
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$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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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:
- Thailand's Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.99
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.20
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.31
- Skip the line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.52
- Chinatown and Wat Traimit Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $9.46
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $9.66
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $10
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.97Yakushima $6.38
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima 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 Yakushima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yakushima 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 Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok or Yakushima?
Yakushima 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 Yakushima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Yakushima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In the summer, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangkok in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Yakushima averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the summer. Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Yakushima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Yakushima. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Bangkok is generally a little warmer than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 28°C (83°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Yakushima. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 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)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Yakushima in the Winter?
Both Yakushima and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Bangkok is much warmer than Yakushima in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 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)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Yakushima in the Spring?
Both Yakushima 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.
In the spring, Bangkok is much warmer than Yakushima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangkok in April average around 31°C (87°F), and Yakushima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 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)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
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.