Which place is cheaper, Darjiling or Chumphon?
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 Chumphon or Darjiling?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Chumphon or Darjiling? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Chumphon or Darjiling?
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.
Darjiling
What began as a cluster of villages grew to prominence in the 19th Century when the British first established a hill station here and eventually realized that the climate was well-suited for tea plantations. Darjeeling (or Darjiling) has since become known for its teas in addition to cultural diversity, stunning views, and trekking opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok, The Best Adventure Tours to India, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in India.
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Chumphon Prices
Thailand PricesDarjiling Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayChumphon $50Darjiling $40
The average daily cost (per person) in Chumphon is $50, while the average daily cost in Darjiling is $40. 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 Chumphon and Darjiling in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personChumphon $18Darjiling $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomChumphon $36Darjiling $24
Compare Hotels in Chumphon and Darjiling
Looking for a hotel in Chumphon or Darjiling? 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: Chumphon Hotel Prices and Darjiling Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Chumphon $7.05Darjiling $6.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Darjiling
Also for Darjiling, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rafting Journey at the Down on Teesta River's White Water with Private Transfer: $182
- Private Transfer Darjeeling Hotels To Bagdogra Airport IXB Drop: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Chumphon or Darjiling?
Prices for flights to both Darjiling 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayChumphon $24Darjiling $21
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Chumphon $11Darjiling $11
Tours and Activities in Chumphon
For Chumphon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jet Ski Adventure with Island Trip Option: $93
- Unique Yoga Private Class Experience in Chumphon: $87
Tours and Activities in Darjiling
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Darjiling.
- 5-Day Private Tour of Gangtok and Darjeeling: $281
- A Full Day Tour Of Darjeeling: $208
- Best of Darjeeling (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $73
- Best of Gangtok (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $74
- Colonial Heritage Walking Tour in Darjeeling: $27
- Darjeeling City Tour with Uber: $58
- Darjeeling Exquisite Estate Tour: $156
- Darjeeling Tea Garden Tour: $49
- Day Trip to Darjeeling (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Gangtok): $130
- Day Trip to Gangtok (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $130
- Day Trip to Kalimpong (Guided Private Sightseeing Experience from Darjeeling): $130
- Day_Trippers (Darjeeling Full Day Tour).: $93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayChumphon $12Darjiling $7.77
Typical Alcohol Prices in Chumphon
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chumphon are as follows:
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Beer (2)$4.26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Darjiling, we can see that Chumphon is more expensive. And not only is Darjiling much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Darjiling would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Darjiling 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 Chumphon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chumphon than you might in Darjiling.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chumphon Expensive? and Is Darjiling Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Chumphon or Darjiling?
Darjiling has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Chumphon. When comparing the sizes of Chumphon and Darjiling, 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.
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.