Which place is cheaper, Koh Lanta or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Koh Lanta?
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 Lanta. 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 Lanta?
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 Lanta
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Koh Lanta $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Koh Lanta 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 Lanta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Koh Lanta $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Koh Lanta $48
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Koh Lanta
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Koh Lanta? 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 Koh Lanta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Koh Lanta $5.66
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 Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
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Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lanta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
- Pravate Transfer Lanta Island to Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Ao nang: $74
- One-Way Transfer from Koh Lanta to Krabi Town or Airport by Minivan: $11
- Koh lanta to phuket any hotel Private transfer: $171
- Koh Lanta :Krabi Airport Private Transfer:From Airport or Hotel: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Koh Lanta?
Prices for flights to both Koh Lanta 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 Lanta $11
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 Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
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Casual Breakfast$4.36
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Casual Lunch$7.36
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Casual Dinner$12
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Fancy Dinner (for Two)$46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Lanta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
- Cooking Experience at Lanta Thai Cookery School From Koh Lanta: $48
- Sukho Cuisine Thai Cooking School From Koh Lanta: $52
- Cooking Class and Market Tour at Lanta Thai Cookery School on Koh Lanta: $53
- Cooking Class & Market Tour with Thai Master Chef at Sukho Cuisine, Lanta: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Koh Lanta $31
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 Koh Lanta
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Emerald Cave Tour$19
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Yoga Session (1 Hour)$9.55
Tours and Activities in Koh Lanta
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 Island Tour to Emerald Cave by Longtail Boat from Koh Lanta: $28
- 4 Islands Day Tour By Opal Travel Speedboat: $42
- Full Day Sea Cave and Mangrove Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $52
- Half Day 2 Caves Ko Skull Tour Ko Lanta and Kayaking Ko Talabeng: $25
- Half Day Mangrove Forest Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $29
- Koh Ha Koh Rok Day Tour by Opal Travel Speed boat: $47
- Koh Ngai, Koh Muk + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour by Classic Longtail Boat: $32
- Koh Phi Phi Day Tour by Opal Travel Speedboat: $42
- Lanta 4 Islands + Emerald Cave Snorkeling Tour: $26
- Lanta 4 Islands tour (Longtail boat): $26
- Lanta Mangrove Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking at Koh Talabeng: $30
- Lanta Old Town and Mangrove Forest Sightseeing Tour: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Koh Lanta $3.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Koh Lanta, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lanta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Koh Lanta 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 Lanta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lanta 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 Lanta.
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 Lanta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Koh Lanta?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Koh Lanta. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Koh Lanta, 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 Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta in the Summer?
Both Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta year-round.
June to September is the rainy season in Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Koh Lanta. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Lanta, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Koh Lanta. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Lanta receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Haifa is around the same temperature as Koh Lanta. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Koh Lanta averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Koh Lanta in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Koh Lanta. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Koh Lanta attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lanta receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Haifa usually receives less rain than Koh Lanta. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Koh Lanta during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Lanta receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Haifa is generally cooler than Koh Lanta. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Koh Lanta in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Koh Lanta. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lanta throughout the year.
Also, January to April in Koh Lanta is the dry season. Haifa receives a lot of rain in the winter. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Koh Lanta. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Lanta. In the winter, Haifa often gets less sunshine than Koh Lanta. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Lanta receives 287 hours of full sun.
Haifa is much colder than Koh Lanta in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Koh Lanta fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Koh Lanta 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Koh Lanta in the Spring?
Both Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Lanta is January to April. The rainy season in Koh Lanta is June to September. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lanta. In April, Haifa usually receives less rain than Koh Lanta. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Koh Lanta receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Koh Lanta. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Koh Lanta during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Lanta receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Haifa is much colder than Koh Lanta. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Koh Lanta averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Koh Lanta 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Lanta 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) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.