Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Eilat?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Eilat or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Eilat or Bangkok? 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: Eilat or Bangkok?
Eilat
Eilat serves as the gateway to Israel from Egypt. It's located at the southern tip of the country and sits on the Red Sea with views of the Gulf of Aqaba. It's location in the Negev Desert along the beautiful coast make it appealing to both domestic and international vacationers.
Eilat is a resort town with many dive shops and snorkeling opportunities. The population of about 50,000 can easily be overshadowed by vacationers. With no shortage of sun, entertainment, bars, and partying, you will find both Israeli and international tourists looking for an oasis of fun and relaxation.
Although the area's coral reefs were being damaged by overuse, the removal of contraversial fish cages in 2008 has led to a slow recovery and an improvement in the quality of diving and snorkeling in the area. There are also less crowds than you will find in Sharm el-Sheikh or Dahab, Egypt.
Eilat has a hot desert climate. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are warm and dry. Temperatures in the winter can range from 52 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit and summer temperatures are usually between 79 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
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 10-Day Tours in Israel, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Israel, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEilat $140Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Eilat is $140, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $76. 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 Eilat and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEilat $93Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEilat $186Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Eilat and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Eilat 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: Eilat Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Eilat $13Bangkok $5.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Eilat
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Eilat:
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Local Bus$3.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Eilat
Also for Eilat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Jerusalem: One-Way Shuttle Transfer to Eilat: $90
- Private Transfer From Ramon airport Eilat to Eilat Hotels or Arava Border : $70
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$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $55
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $85
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $130
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $74
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: $53
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hua Hin: $68
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel by Deluxe Vehicle: $135
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Ayutthaya: $45
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Eilat or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Eilat 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 dayEilat $35Bangkok $18
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)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $24
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Eilat $16Bangkok $16
Tours and Activities in Eilat
For Eilat, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Glass Bottom Boat Cruise in Eilat: $30
- Jeep tour adventure Eilat mountains: $55
- From Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour: $63
- Red canyon jeep tour in Eilat: $70
- Timna park Jeep tour adventure: $70
- Park Timna: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Red Canyon: Small Group Photo Tour: $130
- Timna Park Tour from Eilat: $150
- Petra 1-Day Tour from Eilat + FREE Traditional Lunch: $199
- Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat: $199
- 1 Day Tour to Petra From Eilat: $217
- Day Tour to Petra from Eilat: $219
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$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $50
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $59
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $17
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $113
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEilat $27Bangkok $5.97
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$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Eilat and Bangkok, we can see that Eilat is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Eilat 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 Eilat would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Eilat 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 Eilat Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Eilat or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Eilat. When comparing the sizes of Eilat 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.
When is the best time to visit Eilat or Bangkok?
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 Eilat or Bangkok in the Summer?
Both Bangkok and Eilat during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Eilat because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Eilat usually gets less rain in July than Bangkok. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Eilat gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Eilat. In the summer, Eilat is a little warmer than Bangkok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Eilat in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Bangkok averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEilat 33°C (91°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Eilat and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Eilat year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Eilat usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Eilat gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In Eilat, it's very sunny this time of the year. Eilat usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during autumn. Eilat gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Eilat is generally around the same temperature as Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Eilat average around 26°C (79°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEilat 26°C (79°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Bangkok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Eilat as well as Bangkok. Eilat attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Eilat usually gets less rain in January than Bangkok. Eilat gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Eilat this time of the year. In the winter, Eilat often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Eilat gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun.
Eilat is much colder than Bangkok in the winter. The daily temperature in Eilat averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEilat 14°C (57°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Eilat or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Eilat are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Eilat throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. In April, Eilat usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Eilat gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Eilat. Eilat usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok during spring. Eilat gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Eilat is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Eilat in April average around 24°C (75°F), and Bangkok averages at about 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEilat 24°C (75°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Eilat
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.