Which place is cheaper, Koh Chang or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Koh Chang?
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 Koh Chang. 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 Koh Chang?
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.
Koh Chang
Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Koh Chang $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Koh Chang is $48. 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 Koh Chang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Koh Chang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Koh Chang $48
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Koh Chang
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Koh Chang? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Koh Chang $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $26
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $209
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $216
- Private Transfer from Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport: $199
- Departure Private Airport Transfer : Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport: $116
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Koh Chang?
Prices for flights to both Koh Chang 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 $44Koh Chang $17
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Koh Chang $5.46
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Day Adventure in Diving in Koh Chang: $281
- Bubblemaker, experience dive for kids from 8 to 10 years old (Koh Chang): $83
- Full-Day Koh Chang Tour with Lunch : $54
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $152
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Koh Chang $4.68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Koh Chang, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Koh Chang 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 Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Koh Chang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Haifa or Koh Chang?
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 Koh Chang in the Summer?
Both Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 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 Koh Chang during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun in the summer.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Koh Chang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Koh Chang in the Autumn?
Both Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Koh Chang. June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Koh Chang. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Koh Chang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Koh Chang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Koh Chang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Koh Chang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Koh Chang. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Koh Chang during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Haifa is generally much colder than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Koh Chang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Koh Chang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Koh Chang. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
June to October in Koh Chang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Koh Chang. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun.
Haifa is much colder than Koh Chang in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Koh Chang 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 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.