Which place is cheaper, Pattaya or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa or Pattaya?
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 Pattaya. 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 Pattaya?
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.
Pattaya
Go where the locals go. If that is your vacation motto, you will want to take a look at the popular weekend getaway of Pattaya, Thailand. This seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand is just outside of Bangkok, and full of resorts, beer bars and beaches.
Hosting more than five million visitors a year, Pattaya is easily accessed from the capital and the airport. Keep in mind, the sex tourism industry is still a large money earner for this city, but efforts by local authorities have created resorts and attractions for families and vacationers from all around the world.
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 Bangkok, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Pattaya $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Pattaya is $66. 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 Pattaya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Pattaya $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Pattaya $48
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Pattaya
Looking for a hotel in Haifa or Pattaya? 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 Pattaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Pattaya $12
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 Airport (TLV): $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pattaya
Also for Pattaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Pattaya HTL-APT (BKK): $59
- Tiffany's Show Pattaya Admission Ticket with Return Transfer (SHA Plus): $61
- Tiffany Show Pattaya with Transfer: $64
- Tiffany Show Pattaya with Transfer: $64
- Teddy Bear Museum in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $22
- Surat Thani Hotel Transfer: to/from Bangkok Hotel Transfer: $419
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $45
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum at Pattaya with Return Transfer: $43
- Return hotel transfers to Gems Gallery Pattaya (Jewelry) : $2.12
- Private Transfer from Sattahip to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $95
- Private Transfer from Sattahip to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $102
- Private Transfer from Rayong to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Pattaya?
Prices for flights to both Pattaya 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 $44Pattaya $22
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pattaya
For Pattaya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- All Star Dinner Cruise, Cabaret Show & Beer Buffet: $32
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Pattaya $21
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 Pattaya
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pattaya.
- 2 Islands Full Day Tour Catamaran with Lunch in Pattaya: $102
- 3 Days Thailand Motorcycle Coastal Tour: $1,054
- 5 Days – Motorcycle tour to River Kwai and Khao Yai: $1,757
- A Superstar Model Experience in Pattaya with Photo Expert: $112
- ATV & Buggy Adventures Pattaya - Novice Rider 27km Basic Track: $99
- Admission Ticket to Ramayana Water Park in Pattaya: $33
- All Star Cabaret Cruise Pattaya with Indian Buffet Lunch: $42
- Amazing Discovery Pattaya Tours with Floating Market & Lunch : $75
- Art in Paradise Pattaya Admission Ticket: $6.00
- Art in Paradise at Pattaya Admission Ticket: $12
- Art in Paradise at Pattaya Admission Ticket (3D Art ): $12
- Art in Paradise: 3D Art Museum Entry Ticket in Pattaya: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Pattaya $8.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Pattaya, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Pattaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Pattaya 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 Pattaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pattaya 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 Pattaya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Pattaya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Pattaya?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Pattaya. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Pattaya, 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 Pattaya?
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 Pattaya in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Pattaya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Pattaya attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Haifa usually receives less rain than Pattaya. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Pattaya during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Pattaya receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Haifa is around the same temperature as Pattaya. Typically, the summer temperatures in Haifa in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Pattaya averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Pattaya 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Pattaya in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Pattaya. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Pattaya throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Pattaya is the dry season. June to October in Pattaya is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Pattaya. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Pattaya. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pattaya. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Pattaya. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pattaya receives 206 hours of full sun.
In October, Haifa is generally cooler than Pattaya. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 24°C (75°F), and Pattaya fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Pattaya 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Pattaya in the Winter?
Both Pattaya and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Pattaya because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Haifa. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Pattaya. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Pattaya. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Pattaya during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Pattaya receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
Haifa is much colder than Pattaya in the winter. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Pattaya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Pattaya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Pattaya in the Spring?
Both Pattaya and Haifa during the spring 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 Pattaya year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Pattaya. June to October is the rainy season in Pattaya. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Pattaya. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Pattaya, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the spring, Haifa often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pattaya. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pattaya receives 262 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Haifa is much colder than Pattaya. Typically, the spring temperatures in Haifa in April average around 19°C (66°F), and Pattaya averages at about 30°C (86°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Pattaya 30°C (86°F)
Typical Weather for Pattaya 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) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 202 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
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