A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chumphon vs. Deqin for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chumphon or Deqin?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Chumphon or Deqin? 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 Deqin?

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.

Deqin

Highly influenced by Tibet, Deqin is both a county and a town located in the Hengduanshan Mountains of China's Yunnan province. Most people visit the area as a home base from which to hike into the surrounding mountains, though the temples and traditional villages also add to the allure of the area.

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 Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.


Which place is cheaper, Deqin or Chumphon?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Chumphon is $41, while the average daily cost in Deqin is $65. 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 Deqin in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Chumphon $18
    Deqin $36
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Chumphon $36
    Deqin $72
Compare Hotels in Chumphon and Deqin

Looking for a hotel in Chumphon or Deqin? 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.

Hotels in Chumphon


Hotels in Deqin


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Chumphon $7.16
    Deqin $19

Is it cheaper to fly into Chumphon or Deqin?

Prices for flights to both Deqin 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Chumphon $15
    Deqin $16
Typical Food Prices in Chumphon

For Chumphon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ice Cream
    $0.19
  • Fruit at the Market
    $0.62
  • Breakfast
    $1.24

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Chumphon $12
    Deqin $13

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Chumphon $13
    Deqin $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Chumphon

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chumphon are as follows:


  • Beer (2)
    $4.32


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Deqin, we can see that Deqin 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 Deqin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Deqin than you might in Chumphon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chumphon Expensive? and Is Deqin Expensive?.