Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Bangkok, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Bangkok?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $107Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $76. 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 Jerusalem and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Bangkok? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Bangkok $5.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.13
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Private Transfer From Ben Gurion Airport To Haifa Hotels : $300
- Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv Private Transfer: $170
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Allaenby Bridge: $105
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $290
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $144
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $4.06
- Bus transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $4.99
- Airport BKK||DMK : Private car Transfer to downtowns Bangkok: $12
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $14
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer (BKK/DMK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Bangkok International Airport - Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer To City Hotels Or Hotel To Airport: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $17
- Bangkok International Airport - Arrival Transfer: $17
- Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $31Bangkok $18
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.65
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Watermelon$3.98
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.65
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Bagels$7.96
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Lunch for 2$14
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Snacks$5.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $24
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.43Bangkok $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$33
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- In The Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket: $11
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
- Independent graffiti tour in Jerusalem at your own time and pace: $22
- Self-Guided Tour at Machne Yehuda Market with Chef Tali Fridman: $25
- Old City Shabbat Experience and Walking Tour: $28
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old City: $30
- Guided Shabbat Experience in Jerusalem: $30
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour : $30
- Old City Highlights Tour: $39
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Thailand's Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.99
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.20
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.31
- Skip the line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.52
- Chinatown and Wat Traimit Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $9.46
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $9.66
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $10
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Bangkok $5.97
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.77
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Bangkok, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Bangkok 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 Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem than you might in Bangkok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Jerusalem. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Bangkok, 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 Jerusalem or Bangkok?
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 Jerusalem or Bangkok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during summer. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Jerusalem is cooler than Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Bangkok. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Bangkok. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in October than Bangkok. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the autumn, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bangkok in the Winter?
Both Bangkok and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. In January, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Bangkok. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. Jerusalem usually receives less sunshine than Bangkok during winter. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Jerusalem is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Jerusalem during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in April than Bangkok. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the spring, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem is much colder than Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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