Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Dubai and Khao Sok National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Khao Sok National Park?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $88. 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 Dubai and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Khao Sok National Park? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Khao Sok National Park $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Global Village Dubai Skip the Line Tickets with Transfer Option: $9.15
- Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): Transfer to/from Dubai Al Jafiliya: $9.53
- Global Village Dubai Ticket with Optional transfer: $10
- Global Village Dubai Tickets with Transfers Option: $11
- Private Dubai Airport Transfer DXB to Anywhere in Dubai: $13
- Shared Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Aquaventure/Lost Chamber: $18
- Sharing Transfers from Dubai Hotels to Dubai Mall (Burj Khalifa, VR Parks, DAUZ): $18
- Dubai Frame Ticket with Optional Transfer: $19
- Airport Transfers to/from all Terminals: $19
- Dubai Global Village All Days Ticket With Shared Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer: $20
- Dubai Frame Admission Ticket with Transfer Option: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Dubai 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 dayDubai $56Khao Sok National Park $26
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.54
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Creek: $19
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Khao Sok National Park $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- Tourist eSIM/SIM Card with Data and Minutes: $2.49
- Dubai Guided Old Town Tour, Abra Boat, Gold & Spice Souk: $4.63
- Ticket to Muséum of the futuré: $5.30
- Global Village Entry Ticket: $6.13
- Burj Khalifa, Dubai Hidden Gems - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.34
- 4G Data Roaming eSIM Card for Tourists: $7.22
- Small-Group Premium Old Town, Souk, & Abra Boat Tour: $7.62
- Old Town Walking Tour with Souks, Abra Ride & Snacks: $8.00
- Old Walking tour with Boat ride, Souks and Museums: $8.17
- Old Dubai, Walking Tour, Souk Shopping, and Abra Ride: $8.85
- Pearl Merchants and Palm Trees: A Self-Guided Tour of Sharjah: $8.99
- Dubai Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Khao Sok National Park 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 Khao Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok National Park 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Khao Sok National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Khao Sok National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Dubai or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Dubai during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
June to August is the dry season in Dubai. Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Dubai usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's very hot in Dubai this time of the year. Dubai is a little warmer than Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 35°C (95°F) in July, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Khao Sok National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Dubai usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Dubai is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Dubai in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Khao Sok National Park. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
January to March in Dubai is the rainy season. Dubai usually gets less rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Dubai is generally cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 19°C (66°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Dubai is June to August. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In April, Dubai usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Dubai is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 26°C (79°F) in April, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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