Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Havana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Havana or Koh Phi Phi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Havana and Koh Phi Phi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Havana or Koh Phi Phi?
Havana
The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).
This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Havana Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHavana $74Koh Phi Phi $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Havana is $74, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $95. 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 Havana and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHavana $42Koh Phi Phi $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHavana $84Koh Phi Phi $100
Compare Hotels in Havana and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Havana or Koh Phi Phi? 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: Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Havana $19Koh Phi Phi $7.93
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$17
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Longboat Taxi$3.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $80
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Havana or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Havana 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 dayHavana $18Koh Phi Phi $23
Typical Food Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:
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Pizza$0.03
Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.88
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Sit Down Lunch$11
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Casual Lunch$6.59
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Coconut Donut$0.31
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$13
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Sit Down Dinner$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Ala Carte Package: $22
- International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Set Menu Package: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Havana $11Koh Phi Phi $52
Tours and Activities in Havana
Here are a few actual costs in Havana for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private: City Tour with Lunch, Rum, and Chocolate: $2,000
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$9.42
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $15
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Phi Phi Sunset Longtail Boat Cruise to Maya Bay and Snorkeling: $18
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Half-Day Phi Phi Island Longtail Boat Tour with Maya Bay Visit: $19
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket (SHA Plus): $22
- Trick Eye Museum at Phuket Admission Ticket: $24
- Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHavana $5.76Koh Phi Phi $6.51
Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:
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Mojito$0.15
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$16
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Banana Daiquiri$6.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Havana and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Koh Phi Phi is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Havana is in Caribbean Islands and Koh Phi Phi 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Koh Phi Phi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Phi Phi than you might in Havana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Havana Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Havana or Koh Phi Phi?
Havana has a larger population, and is about 2160 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Havana and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Havana or Koh Phi Phi?
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 Havana or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Havana during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Havana because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Havana usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Havana gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Havana is generally around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Havana average around 27°C (81°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHavana 27°C (81°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Havana or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Havana and Koh Phi Phi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Havana year-round. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Havana usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Havana gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Havana is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Havana averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHavana 25°C (77°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Havana or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Havana as well as Koh Phi Phi. Havana attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Havana usually gets less rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Havana gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Havana is cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Havana in January average around 21°C (70°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHavana 21°C (70°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Havana or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Havana are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Havana throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In April, Havana usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Havana gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Havana is generally cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Havana average around 24°C (75°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHavana 24°C (75°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Havana
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 22°C (72°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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