Which place is cheaper, Zhangjiajie or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Zhangjiajie?
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 Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie?
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.
Zhangjiajie
Zhangjiajie, China is a picturesque city located in the northwest of the Hunan Province. This ancient city, which dates all the way back to the Stone Age, is famous for being home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wulingyuan Scenic Area. Zhangjiajie is also known for being a popular filming location and and overall great place to escape the bustling Chinese cities. Zhangjiajie has its own dialect, which is a branch of the Hunan and Southern dialects, so Mandarin does not always translate when trying to speak to locals here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $105Zhangjiajie $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $105, while the average daily cost in Zhangjiajie is $79. 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 Zhangjiajie in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $50Zhangjiajie $30
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $100Zhangjiajie $60
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Zhangjiajie
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok or Zhangjiajie? 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 $6.57Zhangjiajie $15
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$2.51
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Skytrain Ticket$5.02
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$1.00
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Ferry Ride$0.82
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Taxi From Airport$7.85
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Short Taxi Ride$2.83
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Boat Taxi$1.57
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Trains to airport$5.02
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Private Transfer from Bangkok to Lampang with 2h of Sightseeing: $250
- Private Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Trat: $238
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Aranyaprathet: $220
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Rayong: $206
- Ayutthaya Tour with Premium Transfer & MICHELIN Lunch: $195
- Limousine one way transfer: BKKAirport to/from ChaAm or Hua Hin: $191
- Limousine one way transfer: BKKAirport to/from U-Tapao Airport: $191
- Private Transfer Bangkok to Koh Chang Pier: $189
- Private Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Kanchanaburi: $189
- Private Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Chanthaburi: $189
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Kanchanaburi: $180
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Chanthaburi: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhangjiajie
Also for Zhangjiajie, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1 Day Fenghuang and Furong Town Day Tour with Hotel Transfers: $192
- Fox Fairy Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer in ZJJ City: $52
- Private Car Transfer From WLY to Glass Bridge (Round Trip ): $105
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Fenghuang and stops at Furong old town: $187
- Private Transfer from Zhangjiajie to Guilin or Yangshuo: $256
- Private Transfer: Yichang hotel from/to Zhangjiajie Hotel: $321
- Private Transfer: Zhangjiajie from/to Fenghuang: $168
- Private transfer from Zhangjiajie(Wulingyuan) to Changsha area: $213
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport private transfer service: $20
- Zhangjiajie airport/city pick up transfer to hotel or Vice Versa: $15
- 4-Day Private Tour with Airport Transfers: $710
Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Zhangjiajie?
Prices for flights to both Zhangjiajie 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 $36Zhangjiajie $36
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)$28
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.28
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.41
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.94
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.28
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Pad Thai$2.20
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $22
- Meridian Dinner and Sunset Cruise in Bangkok: $23
- Royal Princess Dinner Cruise in Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $29
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $29
- Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $29
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $29
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $32
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $32
- Chao Phraya River Serenade: VIVA Alangka Dinner Cruise, Bangkok: $32
- Riverside Bangkok Dinner Cruise with Buffet and City Views: $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhangjiajie
For Zhangjiajie, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Day Zhangjiajie Private Tour Visit Avatar Mount and Tianzi Mount with Dinner: $196
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $18Zhangjiajie $23
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$5.02
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.57
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.28
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$75
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Fish Pedicure$4.71
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.14
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Siriraj Museum (2)$13
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok: $126
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok Hindu Landmark Tour with Grand Palace, Temples & Lunch: $169
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $58
- Private Half-Day Bangkok City Tour explore The Grand Palace: $144
- UNESCO Temple Group Tour to Ayutthaya From Bangkok: $60
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $20
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $132
- 2 Day Guided Tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya : $96
- 2 Hour Electric Tuk Tuk Cultural Tour of Bangkok: $31
- 2 Hour Longtail Boat Bangkok Canal Tour: $79
Tours and Activities in Zhangjiajie
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Zhangjiajie.
- Zhangjiajie Pandora Tour to Avatar Hallelujah Mountain: $7.00
- Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Ticket Booking: $16
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Entrance Ticket Transportation: $42
- Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge and Grand Canyon Tickets Booking: $48
- Exclusive VIP Zhangjiajie 4 Days and 3 Nights Private Tour: $50
- Exclusive VIP Zhangjiajie 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour: $50
- Charming Xiangxi Show VIP ticket with round trip transport: $52
- Fox Fairy Show VIP ticket with round trip private transport: $52
- Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain Ticket Booking: $55
- One Day Mini Group Tour to Glass Bridge and Tianmen Mountain: $63
- Mini Group Tour: Zhangjiajie Forest Park & Avatar Mountains: $66
- Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Tickets Booking: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.65Zhangjiajie $16
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$1.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Bangkok Pub Crawl: $17
- The Original Bangkok Pub Crawl: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Zhangjiajie, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Zhangjiajie much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Zhangjiajie would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Zhangjiajie Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Zhangjiajie?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Zhangjiajie. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok and Zhangjiajie, 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 Zhangjiajie?
Zhangjiajie 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 Zhangjiajie in the Summer?
Both Zhangjiajie and Bangkok during the summer 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 summer, Bangkok is around the same temperature as Zhangjiajie. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bangkok in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 29°C (85°F).
Zhangjiajie gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. Bangkok usually gets more rain in July than Zhangjiajie. Bangkok gets 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBangkok 29°C (84°F)Zhangjiajie 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Zhangjiajie in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bangkok and Zhangjiajie. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
In October, Bangkok is generally much warmer than Zhangjiajie. Daily temperatures in Bangkok average around 28°C (83°F), and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Bangkok usually receives more rain than Zhangjiajie. Bangkok gets 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 90 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBangkok 28°C (83°F)Zhangjiajie 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Zhangjiajie in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bangkok as well as Zhangjiajie. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok is much warmer than Zhangjiajie in the winter. The daily temperature in Bangkok averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Zhangjiajie fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
Bangkok usually gets less rain in January than Zhangjiajie. Bangkok gets 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBangkok 27°C (80°F)Zhangjiajie 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Bangkok or Zhangjiajie in the Spring?
Both Zhangjiajie and Bangkok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
In the spring, Bangkok is much warmer than Zhangjiajie. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bangkok in April average around 31°C (87°F), and Zhangjiajie averages at about 17°C (63°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhangjiajie. In April, Bangkok usually receives less rain than Zhangjiajie. Bangkok gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Zhangjiajie receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBangkok 31°C (87°F)Zhangjiajie 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Zhangjiajie and Bangkok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 199 mm (7.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 90 mm (3.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
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