Which place is cheaper, Hat Yai or Jaipur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jaipur and Hat Yai can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
The fourth largest city of Thailand, Hat Yai is a popular tourist destination, especially on weekends and holidays for people in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. It is best known as a commercial hub and shopping destination, and for its floating market and Buddhist temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Jaipur is $19, while the average daily cost in Hat Yai is $16. 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 Jaipur and Hat Yai in more detail.
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Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hat Yai:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some typical examples of dining costs in Hat Yai are as follows:
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Hat Yai are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Hat Yai:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jaipur and Hat Yai, we can see that Jaipur is more expensive. And not only is Hat Yai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hat Yai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hat Yai 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 Jaipur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jaipur than you might in Hat Yai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jaipur Expensive? and Is Hat Yai Expensive?.
Jaipur has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Hat Yai. When comparing the sizes of Jaipur and Hat Yai, 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.