Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Guangzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
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 Guangzhou and Koh Phi Phi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
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 The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, The Best 2-Week Tours in China, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuangzhou $91Koh Phi Phi $81
The average daily cost (per person) in Guangzhou is $91, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $81. 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 Guangzhou and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuangzhou $59Koh Phi Phi $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuangzhou $118Koh Phi Phi $92
Compare Hotels in Guangzhou and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Guangzhou 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: Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guangzhou $14Koh Phi Phi $7.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Shenzhen Day Tour from Guangzhou by Round Way Private Transfer: $255
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $120
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Zhuhai City Area : $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Shenzhen City Area: $104
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Shenzhen private Transfer service.: $100
- Private Departure Transfer in English-speaking: Hotel to Airport: $99
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Hotel to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: $90
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Luxury Vehicle: $89
- Guangzhou Private Transfer from Guangzhou central to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): $88
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Shenzhen Chauffeur Transfer service.: $71
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)$17
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Longboat Taxi$3.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ferry Transfer from Krabi Klong Jilad Pier to Phi Phi Tonsai: $14
- Koh Phi Phi to Krabi VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $40
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $25
- One-Way Departure Transfer from Phi Phi Island (Speedboat) to Phuket Airport : $57
- Phi Phi to Phuket Comfortable Transfer by Speedboat : $25
- Shared Transfer from Phi Phi islands to Lanta: $22
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Guangzhou 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 dayGuangzhou $20Koh Phi Phi $13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour : $94
- Private Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Cruise: $110
- World 8th Tallest Building (one of Best View point & dinner): $120
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $140
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $150
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $153
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
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$1.85
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Sit Down Lunch$11
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Casual Lunch$6.49
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Coconut Donut$0.31
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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.Guangzhou $18Koh Phi Phi $51
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Day Tour From Kaiping Garden, Watchtowers, and Chikan Old Town: $274
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King & Academy of Clan Chen in Guangzhou: $91
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- 8-Hour Private Tour to National Natural Reserve-Dinghu Mountain: $220
- 9-Hour Gulong Gorge and Huangteng Gorge Glass Bridge Private Tour: $187
- 9-Hour Opium War Museum History Relic Private Tour from Guangzhou: $187
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
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$9.27
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: $15
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $15
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $18
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $22
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $24
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $29
- Phuket Half Day Instagram Guided Group Tour: $36
- Phuket Best City & Landmark Tours: $41
- Wonderful Phi Phi Islands Highlights Tour: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuangzhou $15Koh Phi Phi $6.41
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$6.18
When comparing the travel costs between Guangzhou and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Guangzhou Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 3150 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Guangzhou 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.
When is the best time to visit Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Phi Phi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Guangzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
In the summer, Guangzhou is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Guangzhou in July average around 29°C (84°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Guangzhou. In the summer, Guangzhou often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun.
Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. Guangzhou usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou gets 228 mm (9 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuangzhou 29°C (84°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Guangzhou and Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Guangzhou is generally cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Guangzhou average around 25°C (76°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Guangzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Phi Phi during autumn. Guangzhou gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Guangzhou usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuangzhou 25°C (76°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Guangzhou as well as Koh Phi Phi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Guangzhou is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the winter. The daily temperature in Guangzhou averages around 14°C (58°F) in January, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In the winter, Guangzhou often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou gets 133 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou usually gets more rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou gets 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuangzhou 14°C (58°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Guangzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Guangzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Guangzhou is cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Guangzhou in April average around 22°C (72°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during spring. Guangzhou gets 78 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. In April, Guangzhou usually receives more rain than Koh Phi Phi. Guangzhou gets 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuangzhou 22°C (72°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Guangzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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