Which place is cheaper, Koh Lipe or Delhi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Delhi or Koh Lipe?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Koh Lipe, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Koh Lipe?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
Koh Lipe
Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDelhi $45Koh Lipe $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $45, while the average daily cost in Koh Lipe 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 Delhi and Koh Lipe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $23Koh Lipe $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $46Koh Lipe $88
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Koh Lipe
Looking for a hotel in Delhi or Koh Lipe? 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Koh Lipe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $5.28Koh Lipe $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer: $74
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- Aerial yoga class with private transfers: $31
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
- Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi : $80
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $117
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Delhi or Koh Lipe?
Prices for flights to both Koh Lipe and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $12Koh Lipe $26
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $13Koh Lipe $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal Day Tour from Delhi by Car: $5.00
- Private One Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car: $5.00
- Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive: $5.00
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Tour Sunset Cruise Around Lipe: $15
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $8.67Koh Lipe $8.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Koh Lipe, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Koh Lipe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Lipe than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Koh Lipe Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Delhi or Koh Lipe?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Delhi or Koh Lipe in the Summer?
Both Koh Lipe and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. It's quite rainy in Delhi. In July, Delhi usually receives less rain than Koh Lipe. Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Delhi is generally a little warmer than Koh Lipe. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 31°C (88°F), and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Koh Lipe in the Autumn?
Both Koh Lipe and Delhi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Koh Lipe. May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Koh Lipe. Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Delhi is around the same temperature as Koh Lipe in the autumn. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Koh Lipe in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Koh Lipe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Koh Lipe. Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Delhi is much colder than Koh Lipe. Typically, the winter temperatures in Delhi in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Koh Lipe averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Koh Lipe in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Koh Lipe. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. May to October in Koh Lipe is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Koh Lipe. Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Delhi is generally around the same temperature as Koh Lipe. Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 29°C (84°F), and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Koh Lipe 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Lipe and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.