Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Brisbane?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Brisbane and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Australia, The Best Eco Tours in Australia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $138Khao Sok National Park $99
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $138, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $99. 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 Brisbane and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $85Khao Sok National Park $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $170Khao Sok National Park $50
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park? 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $18Khao Sok National Park $73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$10
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Go Card$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Transfer Service from Brisbane Airport: $22
- Movie World Theme Park from Brisbane Hotel One Way Transfer: $31
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $34
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $36
- Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $36
- Brisbane Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Brisbane city: $42
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $54
- Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Transfer Service: $57
- Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Hotels Private Round-Trip Transfer: $72
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $72
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $93
- Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City to Cruise Port: $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $33Khao Sok National Park $30
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.48
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Cup of Coffee$2.05
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.56
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Ice cream$3.77
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.45
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Japanese Soup$7.87
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Coffee & Muffin$4.79
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Morning Mint Tea$2.40
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.59
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Bread$1.78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner: Dining on the edge!: $135
- Guided Food Tour with Coffee, Seafood and Wine: $612
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $25Khao Sok National Park $32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$14
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Trevena Glen Farm Animal Experience: $17
- Brisbane International Cruise Terminal & Brisbane Airport: $17
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $23
- True Crime Tour: $23
- QAGOMA Iris van Herpen Sculpting the Senses ticket: $24
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $24
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $24
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $27
- Boggo Road Gaol Ghost and Gallows Tour: $31
- City Walking Tour 90 minutes: $33
- Sightseeing River Cruise with Morning Tea: $33
- Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on the Brisbane River: $33
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $53Khao Sok National Park $6.40
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$10
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Sixpack of Beer$9.59
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Guiness Beer$5.82
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Sixpack of Beer$8.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $25
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $26
- City Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $52
- Brewery Tour River Cruise in Brisbane: $69
- Sirromet Wine Tasting And Blending Workshop For 2: $85
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $105
- Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $107
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $111
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $129
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $138
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $139
- Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch: $139
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific and Khao Sok National Park is in Asia, 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 Khao Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok National Park 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane than you might in Khao Sok National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Brisbane Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park?
Brisbane has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Brisbane during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
Brisbane is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in July.
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the summer, Brisbane often gets more sunshine than Khao Sok National Parkin July. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Parkin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Khao Sok National Park. The autumn months attract visitors to Brisbane because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Brisbane is cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Brisbane in April average around 22°C (71°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives more sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Parkin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Khao Sok National Park. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
In July, Brisbane is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 15°C (59°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the winter, Brisbane often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
Brisbane usually gets more rain in July than Khao Sok National Parkin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Brisbane is cooler than Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Sok National Park during spring. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In October, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Parkin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Brisbane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.