Which place is cheaper, Yichang or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Yichang?
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 Yichang 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 Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
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 $76Yichang $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $76, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $58. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $41Yichang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $82Yichang $48
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Yichang? 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 $5.77Yichang $14
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 Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $18Yichang $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)$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 $16Yichang $18
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
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Private Tour: Essence of Yichang Day Tour: $165
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Yichang hotel/Sanxia Tourist Center/Maoping pier to Zhangjiajie: $290
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $761
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.97Yichang $14
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 Yichang, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Yichang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yichang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yichang 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 Yichang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Yichang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Yichang?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Yichang. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Yichang, 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 Yichang?
Yichang 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 Yichang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok is around the same temperature as Yichang in the summer. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Yichang this time of the year. Bangkok usually receives less sunshine than Yichang during summer. Bangkok gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Yichang 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 Yichang. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Yichang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Yichang. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Bangkok is a little warmer than Yichang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bangkok in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Yichang averages at about 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In the autumn, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Bangkok gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 134 hours of full sun.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Bangkok usually gets more rain in October than Yichang. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 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)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Yichang in the Winter?
Both Yichang and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
In January, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 27°C (80°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during winter. Bangkok gets 276 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 92 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Yichang. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 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)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Yichang in the Spring?
Both Yichang 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.
Bangkok is much warmer than Yichang in the spring. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 31°C (87°F) in April, and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. In the spring, Bangkok often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Bangkok gets 262 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 129 hours of full sun.
Bangkok usually gets less rain in April than Yichang. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 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)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
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