Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane or Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $154Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $154, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $85. 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 Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $81Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $162Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane or Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park $16
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$9.81
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- UVF Luxury Transfer To Secrets St. Lucia Roundtrip: $100
- Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $134
- Secrets St Lucia Airport Transfer: $58
- Private Transfers From Brisbane to Gold Coast: $133
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $129
- Private Transfer: Brisbane to Airport BNE by Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Business Car: $106
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $102
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airports to Surfers Paradise: $107
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $276
- Private Arrival Transfer: Brisbane Airport to Hotel: $54
- Private Airport/Resort Luxury Transfers: $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai 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 $54Khao Yai National Park $33
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$5.23
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Cup of Coffee$1.96
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Chinese Food Lunch$8.18
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Ice cream$3.60
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Japanese Meal$14
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Smoothie$4.25
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Japanese Soup$7.52
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Coffee & Muffin$4.58
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Morning Mint Tea$2.29
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Veggie Burger & Chips$9.16
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Bread$1.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gold Coast: Glow Worms, Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ dinner: $118
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $165
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $168
- Local Icons Food Tour: $354
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $24Khao Yai National Park $10
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$13
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- 2 Hour Sunset Jetski Tour on the Brisbane River: $110
- 2 hour Brisbane Segway Afternoon & Sunset Thrill Tour: $85
- 2.30pm Mid Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise: $35
- 2.5 Hour Sightseeing Tours - Morning & Night: $105
- 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay Islands: $177
- 6 Hour Welcome to Brisbane Private Sightseeing Private Tour: $724
- 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour - Popular Sights in One Day: $724
- Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $120
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $27
- Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $80
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $32
- Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $959
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $50Khao Yai National Park $13
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$9.81
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Sixpack of Beer$9.16
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Guiness Beer$5.56
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Sixpack of Beer$8.50
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Brewery Tour: $25
- Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $66
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $101
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $107
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $110
- Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $116
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $134
- Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch: $140
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $140
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $148
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $165
- Mount Tamborine Wine Tasting Tour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast: $168
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Khao Yai National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific and Khao Yai 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 Yai National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Yai 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 Yai 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 Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane or Khao Yai National Park?
Brisbane has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Yai National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Khao Yai National Park. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Brisbane is cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the summer temperatures in Brisbane in January average around 25°C (77°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 28°C (83°F)in July.
In Brisbane, it's very sunny this time of the year. Brisbane usually receives more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during summer. Brisbane gets 256 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the summer. Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Parkin July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Khao Yai National Park. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
In April, Brisbane is generally cooler than Khao Yai National Parkin October. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 22°C (71°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Brisbane this time of the year. In the autumn, Brisbane often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Parkin October. Brisbane gets 214 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Yai National Park. Brisbane receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Brisbane usually gets less rain in April than Khao Yai National Parkin October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Brisbane is much colder than Khao Yai National Park in the winter. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 15°C (59°F) in July, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 26°C (78°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during winter. Brisbane gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Khao Yai National Parkin January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Brisbane during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
In the spring, Brisbane is cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the spring temperatures in Brisbane in October average around 21°C (69°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 30°C (87°F)in April.
In Khao Yai National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Brisbane. In the spring, Brisbane often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Khao Yai National Parkin April. Brisbane gets 259 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun.
Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Brisbane usually gets less rain in October than Khao Yai National Parkin April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai 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) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.