Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi?
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 Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi?
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.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Doha Prices
Qatar PricesKoh Phi Phi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDoha $245Koh Phi Phi $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $245, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $91. 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 Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDoha $120Koh Phi Phi $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDoha $240Koh Phi Phi $94
Compare Hotels in Doha and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Doha or Koh Phi Phi? 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 Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Doha $23Koh Phi Phi $7.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- CO2-Offset | RoundTrip Transfer from DOH Airport to Doha/West Bay: $194
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
- Doha Desert Horse Riding: 2-Hour Ride & Private Transfer: $160
- Doha Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $139
- Doha Arabian Horse Riding Adventure in the Desert with Transfer: $135
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $126
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $126
- Departure Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $126
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $114
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $114
- Doha Mangrove Kayaking Al Thakira & Purple Island With Transfer: $100
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$16
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Longboat Taxi$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $77
- Ferry Transfer from Krabi Klong Jilad Pier to Phi Phi Tonsai: $14
- Koh Phi Phi to Krabi VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $46
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $46
- Krabi to Phi Phi Island Scenic Round Trip Ferry Transfer Service: $41
- Phi Phi Island to Phuket Speedboat Transfer: $31
- Phi Phi to Koh Samui Smooth Transfer by Speedboat Bus Catamaran: $69
- Phuket Phi phi Maya Bay Khai Island Diving Transfer & Buffet: $86
- Phuket any hotel to Krabi Private transfer: $107
- Smooth Round Trip Ferry Transfer from Krabi to Phi Phi Island: $37
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi 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 $106Koh Phi Phi $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Dinner with BBQ Buffet & Transfers: $22
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $23
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Traditional Arabian Dhow Cruise with Sunset and Skyline Dinner: $40
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Traditional Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner on board: $43
- Traditional Arabic Food Tour @ Souq Waqif with Doha Skyline Views: $43
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $47
- Private Souk Waqif Tour with Lunch/Dinner: $85
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.79
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Sit Down Lunch$10
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Casual Lunch$6.27
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Coconut Donut$0.30
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$12
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Sit Down Dinner$15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Doha $18Koh Phi Phi $50
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Night Private Tour with Pickup from Doha: $50
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hour Private Doha Highlights and Villaggio Gondola Ride Tour: $84
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $109
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour Including National Museum Entrance: $110
- Arabian Dhow Cruise in Doha with Sunset and Skyline Views: $37
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$8.95
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $14
- Half-Day Phi Phi Tour with Maya Bay By Longtail Boat From Phi Phi: $18
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $19
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $20
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $22
- From Phi Phi: Morning/Afternoon Phi Phi Island Tour Longtail Boat: $23
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $23
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $24
- Phi Phi Sunset Longtail Boat Cruise to Maya Bay and Snorkeling: $24
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $28
- Phuket Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Old Town Day Tour with Lunch: $34
- Phuket Evening Tour Sunset Viewpoints and Night Market Experience: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDoha $15Koh Phi Phi $6.19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$15
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Banana Daiquiri$5.97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Doha Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Koh Phi Phi?
Doha has a larger population, and is about 340 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Doha and Koh Phi Phi, 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.