Should you visit Chumphon or Boracay?
Should I visit Chumphon or Boracay? 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.
Boracay
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
Which city is cheaper, Boracay or Chumphon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Chumphon is $32, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $50. 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 Boracay in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $28 in Chumphon For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $21. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Boracay the cost is $42 on average.
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.
In Boracay travelers spend around $13 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Chumphon $12
Boracay $13
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
$0.18
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Fruit at the Market
$0.61
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Breakfast
$1.22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chumphon
For Chumphon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
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Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
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Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
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Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
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InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
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Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
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Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
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Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai:
$29
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Pum Thai Cooking Class in Patong Beach:
$31
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Chocolate Cooking Class at SO Sofitel Bangkok:
$31
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Thai Cooking Course Hua Hin:
$31
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Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy:
$31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boracay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boracay.
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Cebu Street Half Day Food Tour:
$17
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Dining Voucher at the Firehouse Pizza (of Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila):
$18
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Okada Manila Sunset Experience with Dinner Buffet:
$54
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Kwentong Dagat Stay with Full-Board Meal & Vegan Cooking Class:
$90
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Holiday Inn Manila Galleria with Breakfast & Dinner:
$100
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Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria with Breakfast & Dinner:
$110
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4D3N Casa Bianca Siargao Stay with Breakfast, Dinner at Wild Siargao & 20% Discount Coupon at KudoSurf:
$184
Local Transportation
To get around in Chumphon, the average visitor spends $5.67 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 Boracay is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Boracay.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chumphon
Also for Chumphon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Krabi/Phuket Airport Transfers (KBV/HKT) for Krabi & More:
$15
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Private Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Phuket and Other Areas by Oriental Holiday:
$18
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7 Spa Luxury Spa Treatments in Pattaya with Round Trip Transfers:
$26
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Kata Rocks Resort & Residences (8D7N) with free COE Application and Airport Transfers:
$2,321
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Private Bangkok and Pattaya Airports Transfers (UTP, DMK or BKK) for Pattaya:
$31
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Transfers for Chiang Mai by TTD:
$12
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Private Chiang Mai International Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Mai and More:
$16
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Private City Transfers between Ayutthaya and Bangkok by TTS:
$53
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Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya by TTS:
$53
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Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More:
$46
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Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More by TTD:
$43
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Private City Transfers between Hat Yai and Pak Bara Pier:
$68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
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[Stay 3, Pay 2] Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay with Breakfast, Resort Credits and RT Transfers:
$535
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Shared and Private Francisco B. Reyes (USU) Transfers for Coron:
$32
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Shared Transfers between The Ruins and Bacolod City:
$10
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Red Coco Inn de Boracay 3D2N All-In Stay with Breakfast, Island Hopping, & Transfers:
$63
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Private and Shared Iloilo International Airport (ILO) Transfers for Iloilo:
$4.60
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Private and Shared Godofredo P. Ramos (MPH) Airport Transfer by My Boracay Guide:
$15
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Private and Shared Fort San Pedro Port Transfers for Iloilo:
$3.60
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Private Transfers between Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) to Tagbilaran Seaport, Panglao Area, and More:
$12
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Private Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Transfers (MNL) for Makati, Taguig, & More:
$18
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Private Mactan-Cebu Airport Transfers (CEB) for Cebu or Mactan Island:
$12
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Private Intercity Van Transfer between Manila and Tagaytay, La Union, Baguio, and More:
$110
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Private Davao Airport (DVO) Transfers for Davao:
$17
Is it cheaper to fly into Chumphon or Boracay?
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Chumphon 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.
Entertainment
In Chumphon, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $9.21 per person, per day.
Entertainment and activities in Boracay typically cost an average of $14 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Chumphon
For Chumphon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
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Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
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Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
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Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
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Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
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Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
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Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
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Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
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Rejuv Salon Beauty Experiences at Sathon Bangkok:
$5.85
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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket in Pattaya:
$5.89
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Sleep Salon & Nails Experience in Bangkok:
$6.15
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Kanchanaburi Mallika City Ticket:
$6.19
Tours and Activities in Boracay
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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ATV Experience in Rizal by ATV Adventures Rizal:
$30
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2 Day North Batan and South Batan Tour:
$68
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2 Day North Batan, South Batan, and Sabtang Island Tour:
$95
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3 Day Cebu Highlights Tour:
$103
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3 Day North Batan, Sabtang, and South Batan Island Batanes Tour:
$108
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4D3N Single Fin Siargao Stay with My Siargao Guide Island Tour & Perks:
$154
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ATV Experience in Legazpi by Your Brother:
$7.90
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Adventure Beach Waterpark Ticket in Subic:
$6.35
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Anilao Awari Bay 2-Day Freedive Experience:
$80
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Anilao Awari Bay The Ultimate Freediver Certification Experience:
$300
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Anjo World and Snow World Ticket in Cebu:
$11
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Apo Island Snorkeling Tour from Dumaguete:
$62
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 Boracay may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $15 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:
Sample the Local Flavors in Chumphon
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Chumphon:
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PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
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Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Boracay, we can see that Boracay 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 Boracay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boracay than you might in Chumphon.
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