Should you visit Chumphon or Bangkok?
Should I visit Chumphon or Bangkok? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Chumphon
Sometimes tourism has a tendency to spoil the natural beauty of a place. This is not the case in the magical city of Chumphon, Thailand. As the gateway to the Chumphon Archipelago, this city has maintained natural, untouched beauty. Its miles of coastline are full of fine beaches with fishing, swimming and a number of other activities.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Chumphon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Chumphon is $33, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $66. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Chumphon and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $30 in Chumphon For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangkok is $72. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
On average, meal and food prices in Chumphon cost around $12 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $4.80.
The average traveler spends about $16 per day in Bangkok for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Chumphon $12
Bangkok $16
Typical Food prices in Chumphon
For Chumphon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ice Cream
$0.19
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Fruit at the Market
$0.64
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Breakfast
$1.27
Typical Food prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
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Silom Village Authentic Thai Dinner and Performance Ticket:
$17
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Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet:
$23
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Luxurious Afternoon Tea or Dinner at the Erawan Tea Rooms:
$26
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Skip the Line: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner:
$26
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Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket:
$27
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Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Tour With Optional Dinner.:
$31
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Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show With Optional Dinner & Transfers:
$31
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2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise:
$32
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Skip the Line:Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket w/(optional) Dinner &Transfers:
$32
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River:
$34
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Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River in Bangkok (Optional Transfers):
$34
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Bangkok White Orchid Dinner Cruise:
$34
Local Transportation
To get around in Chumphon, the average visitor spends $5.90 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The cost of a taxi ride in Bangkok is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.57 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bangkok.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
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oneway transfer service Bangkok-Hua hin:
$85
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VIP Bus Transfers between Bangkok and Chiang Mai:
$28
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Transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok Hotel:
$45
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province:
$99
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Pattaya:
$68
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang:
$150
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin:
$85
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Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Bangkok city:
$31
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Transfer from DMK Donmuaeng International Airport to BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport:
$34
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Transfer from Bangkok Hotel to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
$45
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Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel by Deluxe Vehicle:
$135
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Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to khao Yai National Park:
$85
Entertainment
In Chumphon, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $9.58 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Bangkok typically cost an average of $13 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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
$5.09
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
$1.59
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
$6.36
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Club Cover Charge
$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
$76
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Fish Pedicure
$4.77
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Wat Pho entrance ticket
$3.18
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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:
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"Phra Nakorn Khiri and Kui Buri adventure in 1 day" (Private trip):
$322
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"Two Day one Night for River Kwai Adventure" (Private):
$442
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04 DAYS CENTRAL HIGHLIGHTS - Joint Tour:
$692
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1-day Bangkok Old Town Tuk Tuk Tour - Sawasdee Tuk Tuk:
$102
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10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya:
$140
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11-Day Thailand Tour to Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phuket:
$2,921
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12-Day Tour Through Cambodia from Bangkok to Saigon:
$1,165
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2 Days Private Tour To Ayutthaya' World Heritage Site:
$428
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2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok:
$262
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2-Day River Kwai Floathouse Experience from Bangkok:
$346
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2-Day River Kwai Jungle Rafts Experience from Bangkok:
$231
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2-Day River Kwai and Kanchanaburi Tour from Bangkok:
$228
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Chumphon spend on average $10 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bangkok may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.59 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typical Alcohol prices in Chumphon
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chumphon are as follows:
Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
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4-Hour Sukhumvit Bar Crawl:
$7.50
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4-Hour Thonglor Bar Crawl:
$20
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Guided Bar Crawl:
$21
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From Khao Yai Wine Tasting by Bike:
$359
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Chumphon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chumphon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chumphon 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 Chumphon.
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