Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Guayaquil?
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 Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi?
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and seaport. From a tourist perspective, the city acts primarily as a transportation gateway to the country and the Galapagos Islands. While the city can be skipped altogether, should you have a free day to spend here, there are a few noteworthy things to do, as well as some terrific dining and nightlife options. Guayaquil’s main tourist attraction is Las Penas, a hill with old, colorfully painted buildings at the north end of the Malecon, where you can walk the 400 steps to the lighthouse at the top for good views of the city. The neighborhood is filled with cafes, bars, restaurants, and art galleries and is relatively safe. Other important sights include the Malecon 2000, a massive urban development project that has brought new life to the riverside in the city center and the Parque Seminario, filled with fountains, trees and iguanas, located at 10 de Agosto Ave and Chile Ave.
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 G Adventures Tours to Ecuador, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Ecuador, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Guayaquil Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGuayaquil $116Koh Phi Phi $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Guayaquil is $116, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $92. 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 Guayaquil and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGuayaquil $32Koh Phi Phi $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGuayaquil $64Koh Phi Phi $96
Compare Hotels in Guayaquil and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Guayaquil 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: Guayaquil Hotel Prices and Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Guayaquil $15Koh Phi Phi $7.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guayaquil
Also for Guayaquil, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $249
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $249
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil city hotels to Manta Cruise Port: $226
- Private Transfer from Guayaquil Airport(GYE) to Manta Cruise Port: $226
- Departure Private Transfer: Guayaquil City to Guayaquil Airport: $48
- Shared transfer from Hotel to Airport in Guayaquil: $43
- Guayaquil Airport (GYE) to Guayaquil hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- Private Airport Transfer from Guayaquil Airport to Hotel: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $20
- Guayaquil PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport.: $20
- Guayaquil Airport GYE to Guayaquil city -Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Guayaquil to Guayaquil Airport GYE Departure Private Transfer: $19
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$3.04
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $28
- Smooth Round Trip Ferry Transfer from Krabi to Phi Phi Island: $37
- Phuket Phi phi Maya Bay Khai Island Diving Transfer & Buffet: $88
- Phi Phi to Koh Samui Smooth Transfer by Speedboat Bus Catamaran: $56
- Phi Phi Island to Phuket Speedboat Transfer: $31
- Krabi to Phi Phi Island Scenic Round Trip Ferry Transfer Service: $38
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $46
- Koh Phi Phi to Krabi VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $47
- Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Guayaquil 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 dayGuayaquil $50Koh Phi Phi $22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Wagyu Cooking Class in Guayaquil: $135
- Cooking Class, Wine & Chocolate Experience: $174
- Half Day of Cooking and Chocolate at Cocoa Farm from Guayaquil: $175
- Gastronomic workshop tour, live cooking, Learn about the Ecuadorian culinary art: $200
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$1.82
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Sit Down Lunch$10
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Casual Lunch$6.38
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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.Guayaquil $21Koh Phi Phi $51
Tours and Activities in Guayaquil
For Guayaquil, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Astonishing Mangroves & Dry forest /Chocolate experience trip: $280
- Choco-Culture City Tour & Cacao Museum: $99
- Churute Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour Guayaquil: $245
- Cocoa and Tropical Fruits Farm with Fine Chocolate Experience: $144
- Cultural Tour of the Museums of Guayaquil: $35
- Excursion Day Zhagal Thermal Baths Tour from Guayaquil: $175
- From Cloud Forest/Waterfalls Private Tour & Lunch: $189
- Full Day Churute Howler Monkeys and Chocolate Tour: $276
- Full Day Dolphins Mangroves and Birdwatching Tour from Guayaquil: $231
- Full Day Private Churute Mangroves Reserve and Cocoa Farm Tour: $255
- Full-Day Cuenca and Traditional Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $250
- Full-Day Nature and Adventure Private Tour from Guayaquil: $249
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$9.12
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- 1 Day Phi Phi 5 Islands and Khai Island Tour from Phuket: $92
- 6 Hours Private Tour Around Phi Phi Islands From Phi Phi: $208
- Activities In & Around Phuket: Full Day Customizable Tour: $110
- Activities In & Around Phuket: Full Day Customizable Tour: $110
- Activities In & Around Phuket: Full Day Customizable Tour: $110
- Banana Beach Premium: Shared Tour: $134
- Early Bird Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $47
- Experience Koh Phi Phi by Private Longtail Boat: $69
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $15
- Half Day & Sunset Phi Phi Island Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $52
- Half Day Tour Around Phi Phi Islands By Private Longtail Boat From Phi Phi: $146
- Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGuayaquil $17Koh Phi Phi $6.30
Sample the Local Flavors in Guayaquil
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Guayaquil:
- Wine Tasting Experience with Tasting Menu: $65
- Premium Wine Tasting and 3-Course Pairing Menu in Guayaquil.: $86
- Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting: $428
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$6.08
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Guayaquil and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Guayaquil is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Guayaquil is in South America 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 Guayaquil would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi?
Guayaquil has a larger population, and is about 1950 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Guayaquil 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 Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Guayaquil and Koh Phi Phi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Guayaquil year-round. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the summer. Guayaquil gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Guayaquil usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Guayaquil gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Guayaquil is generally cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Guayaquil average around 23°C (73°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGuayaquil 23°C (73°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Guayaquil as well as Koh Phi Phi. Guayaquil attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. May to November in Koh Phi Phi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Guayaquil usually gets less rain in October than Koh Phi Phi. Guayaquil gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
Guayaquil is cooler than Koh Phi Phi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Guayaquil averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGuayaquil 23°C (73°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Guayaquil are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Guayaquil throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March. It's quite rainy in Guayaquil. In January, Guayaquil usually receives more rain than Koh Phi Phi. Guayaquil gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Guayaquil is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Guayaquil in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGuayaquil 28°C (82°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Guayaquil or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Guayaquil during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Guayaquil because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Guayaquil. Guayaquil usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Koh Phi Phi. Guayaquil gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Guayaquil is generally around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Guayaquil average around 28°C (82°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGuayaquil 28°C (82°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Guayaquil
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.