A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Haifa vs. Chumphon for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Haifa or Chumphon?

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 Chumphon. 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 Chumphon?

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.

Chumphon

Sometimes tourism has a tendency to spoil the natural beauty of a place. This is not the case in the magical city of Chumphon, Thailand. As the gateway to the Chumphon Archipelago, this city has maintained natural, untouched beauty. Its miles of coastline are full of fine beaches with fishing, swimming and a number of other activities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Chumphon, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Chumphon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Chumphon 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 Chumphon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chumphon 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 Chumphon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Chumphon Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Haifa or Chumphon?

Haifa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Chumphon. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Chumphon, 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 Chumphon?

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 Haifa or Chumphon in the Summer?

Both Chumphon and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Chumphon because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Chumphon. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Chumphon. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Chumphon receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Chumphon during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Chumphon receives 195 hours of full sun in the summer.

Haifa is around the same temperature as Chumphon in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Chumphon fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Chumphon in the Autumn?

Both Chumphon and Haifa during the autumn 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 Chumphon year-round.

Chumphon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Chumphon. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Chumphon receives 276 mm (10.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Chumphon. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chumphon receives 167 hours of full sun.

In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Chumphon. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Chumphon averages at about 27°C (81°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Chumphon in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Chumphon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Chumphon attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives around the same amount of rain as Chumphon. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Chumphon receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chumphon this time of the year. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Chumphon during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Chumphon receives 255 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Haifa is generally much colder than Chumphon. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Chumphon fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

Should I visit Haifa or Chumphon in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Chumphon. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chumphon throughout the year.

Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Chumphon. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Chumphon receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chumphon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Chumphon. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chumphon receives 239 hours of full sun.

Haifa is much colder than Chumphon in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Chumphon fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

Typical Weather for Chumphon and Haifa