Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Doha?
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 Doha or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Bangkok can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Bangkok?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesBangkok Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Bangkok $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $101. 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 Doha and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $119Bangkok $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $238Bangkok $96
Compare Hotels in Doha and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Bangkok? 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: Doha Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Bangkok $6.33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Airport Transfer - TO or FROM Hammad International Airport: $55
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Business Car: $81
- Al Thakira Mangrove Kayaking Adventure With Transfer: $82
- Departure Transfer From Doha City: $15
- Departure Transfer From West Bay / Pearl Qatar: $20
- Departure Transfer from Lusail: $27
- Doha Airport Transfers Taxi: $35
- Doha Arabian Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert with Transfer: $135
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Doha Attractions -4 Hour City Tour & Transfer from Hotel/Airport: $62
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Night Desert Safari Camel Ride Dune Bashing with Transfer: $39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.42
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Skytrain Ticket$4.84
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.97
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Ferry Ride$0.79
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Taxi From Airport$7.57
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Short Taxi Ride$2.72
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Boat Taxi$1.51
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Trains to airport$4.84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Affordable Bangkok Airport Transfer: $22
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Pattaya City: $71
- Airport Transfer from DMK, BKK Airport to BKK Hotel Premier Car: $31
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok to Don Mueang Airport DMK by Luxury Car: $100
- Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $25
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $98
- Arrival Private Transfers: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok in Business Car: $78
- Arrival Transfer Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok City by Sedan: $77
- Ayutthaya Cultural Triangle City Tour with Transfer: $65
- Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer: $26
- Ayutthaya Floating Market Admission Ticket with Transfer: $38
- Ayutthaya Guided UNESCO Heritage Tour Including Lunch & Transfers: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Doha 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 dayDoha $106Bangkok $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $32
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $65
- Sunset Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & BBQ Camp Dinner: $110
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Qatar: Full day combo Tour Desert Safari with Dhow Cruise Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- Full-Day Desert Safari With Lunch or BBQ Dinner at Camp: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.05
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.36
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.91
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.05
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Pad Thai$2.12
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Authentic Pad Thai & Tom Yum Cooking Class with Local Chef: $21
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck Ticket with Buffet Lunch or Dinner: $23
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $24
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
- Bangkok Sawasdee Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM Beer FreeFlow: $27
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $28
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $28
- Best Thai Cooking Class in Sukhumvit With Market Tour Mango: $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Bangkok $17
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- National Museum Ticket at Qatar: $23
- Doha Group Tour Skyline Souq and Cultural Village: $23
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- The Heart of the Desert – Doha Safari & Inland Sea Tour: $26
- Doha Complete Experience: City Tour,Desert & InlandSea in One Day: $28
- Half Day Desert Safari from Cruise Airport or Hotel: $28
- Doha Desert Safari Adventure CamelRide, DuneBashing & Inland Sea: $29
- Arabian Night Adventure Desert Safari Under the Stars: $29
- Guided City Tour with Airport and Hotel Pickup: $29
- Doha 4 Hours City Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $29
- Doha Private City Tour with Licensed Tour Guide: $30
- Top Doha Night City Tour Including Souq Waqif , Lusail And Katara: $30
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$4.84
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.51
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.05
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$73
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Fish Pedicure$4.54
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.03
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.99
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Wat Arun Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Bangkok Self-Guided Walking Tour Essential Landmarks and Quizzes: $8.31
- Bangkok Art and Culture Hidden Gems Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.74
- Erawan Museum & Ancient City Admission Ticket - Bangkok (NonThai): $9.39
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $9.80
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $9.99
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Bangkok $5.54
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Original Speakeasy & Iconic Venues Pub Crawl: $21
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Bangkok, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Bangkok is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Bangkok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Bangkok, 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.