Which place is cheaper, Koh Chang or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Koh Chang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Koh Chang, 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 Koh Chang?
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.
Koh Chang
Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $107Koh Chang $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, while the average daily cost in Koh Chang 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 Jerusalem and Koh Chang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Koh Chang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Koh Chang $48
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Koh Chang
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Koh Chang? 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 Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Koh Chang $13
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:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $209
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $144
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $26
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Trat/ Koh Chang: $116
- Departure Private Airport Transfer : Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport: $116
- Private Transfer from Koh Chang to Bangkok Airport or Don Muang Airport: $199
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $209
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $216
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Koh Chang?
Prices for flights to both Koh Chang 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 $31Koh Chang $17
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.43Koh Chang $5.46
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:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $502
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $84
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $22
- Full-Day Koh Chang Tour with Lunch : $54
- Bubblemaker, experience dive for kids from 8 to 10 years old (Koh Chang): $83
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $152
- 1-Day Adventure in Diving in Koh Chang: $281
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Koh Chang $4.68
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Koh Chang, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Koh Chang 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 Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Koh Chang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem or Koh Chang?
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 Jerusalem or Koh Chang in the Summer?
Both Koh Chang and Jerusalem during the summer 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 Koh Chang year-round.
Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Koh Chang. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem is cooler than Koh Chang in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Koh Chang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Koh Chang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Koh Chang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. Also, June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is cooler than Koh Chang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Koh Chang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Koh Chang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Koh Chang. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Koh Chang. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In the winter, Jerusalem often gets less sunshine than Koh Chang. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun.
In January, Jerusalem is generally much colder than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Koh Chang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Koh Chang in the Spring?
Both Koh Chang and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Koh Chang is June to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Koh Chang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
Jerusalem is much colder than Koh Chang in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Koh Chang 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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