Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Bangkok. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Haifa or Bangkok?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural 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 dayHaifa $123Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, 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 Haifa and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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: Haifa Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Bangkok $5.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
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 Haifa or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Bangkok $18
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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.Haifa $5.68Bangkok $16
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port. Private Tour: $248
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Wine private tour of Central Israel: $949
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 dayHaifa $13Bangkok $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 Haifa and Bangkok, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa 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 Haifa Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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 Haifa 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 Haifa or Bangkok in the Summer?
Both Bangkok and Haifa during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa 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. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Bangkok. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa 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, Haifa usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Bangkok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Bangkok. Haifa 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. Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Bangkok. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 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. In the winter, Haifa often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun.
In January, Haifa is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa 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, Haifa usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 Haifa. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
Haifa is much colder than Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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