Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Jodhpur?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jodhpur or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jodhpur and Bangkok 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.
Where Should I go: Jodhpur or Bangkok?
Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a city in the Rajasthan state of India. This city is located on the outskirts of the Thar Desert and is known for having sunshine almost every day of the year. Rao Jodha, an ancient Rajput chief, founded the city in 1459 AD. Many of the houses in the city are shades of blue, hence the reason that the city is sometimes referred to as the Blue City.
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 Bicycle Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJodhpur $35Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Jodhpur is $35, 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 Jodhpur and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJodhpur $14Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJodhpur $28Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Jodhpur and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Jodhpur 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: Jodhpur Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jodhpur $6.51Bangkok $5.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jodhpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jodhpur are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jodhpur
Also for Jodhpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Affordable Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $15
- From Jaisalmer : Private One Way Jodhpur Transfer in AC Car: $120
- From Jodhpur : Private Transfer To Mount Abu: $55
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Jaipur With Visit Pushkar: $64
- From Jodhpur : Transfer To Ranthmbore: $100
- From Jodhpur :Private Transfer to Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Pushkar: $40
- From Private Transfer to Pushkar: $35
- Jaipur: Private Transfer to/from Jodhpur: $75
- Jaisalmer: Private Transfer Servicer to Jodhpur: $42
- Jodhpur :Transfer To Udaipur Via Ranakpur & Kumbhalgarh Fort: $48
- Jodhpur Airport Transfer: $26
- Jodhpur City Tour Then Next Day Udaipur Transfer: $65
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:
- Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $55
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $85
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $130
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $74
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: $53
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hua Hin: $68
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel by Deluxe Vehicle: $135
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Ayutthaya: $45
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Jodhpur or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Jodhpur 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 dayJodhpur $13Bangkok $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- chai and pakora cooking class: $6.15
- Half Day Osian Village Safari Tour with Dinner: $11
- Experience Jodhpur Food Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $15
- Private Cooking Class in Jodhpur With Pick Up & Drop Off: $19
- 3 Hours Indian Cooking Session At Local Home: $20
- Private Guided Cooking Workshop Experience in Jodhphur: $22
- Private Cooking Class In Jodhpur With Family: $22
- Waking Food Tour In Jodhpur: $24
- Taste of Jodhpur (2 Hour Guided Street Food Tour Experience): $24
- street food tour with over 8 food tastings: $24
- Jodhpur Private Cooking Class With Family: $25
- Traditional Food of Rajasthan Cooking Class Experience : $25
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.Jodhpur $12Bangkok $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jodhpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Jodhpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Fort Entrance for Two$5.98
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Astrology Reading$4.19
Tours and Activities in Jodhpur
For Jodhpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jodhpur city tour in private car with guide: $6.00
- Jodhpur Blue City Private Guided Tour: $9.28
- (JODHPUR) BLUE CITY Guided TOUR with MEHREANGARH FORT: $9.54
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $10
- Blue City Walking Tour: $11
- jodhpur blue city walking tour with guide: $11
- Blue City Heritage Private Walking Tour With Pickup and Drop-Off: $11
- Blue City Walk (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $11
- Blue City Heritage Walking Tour With Pick Up & Drop Off: $11
- walk to bluecity heritage tour: $12
- Bluecity Heritage walk tour: $12
- Mandore Garden Guided tour: $12
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:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $50
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $59
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $17
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $113
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJodhpur $10Bangkok $5.97
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 Jodhpur and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Jodhpur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jodhpur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jodhpur 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok than you might in Jodhpur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jodhpur Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jodhpur or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Jodhpur. When comparing the sizes of Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur or Bangkok?
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 Jodhpur or Bangkok in the Summer?
Both Bangkok and Jodhpur during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jodhpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Jodhpur. Jodhpur usually gets less rain in July than Bangkok. Jodhpur gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's very hot in Jodhpur this time of the year. Jodhpur is a little warmer than Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 32°C (90°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJodhpur 32°C (90°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jodhpur and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jodhpur year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In the autumn, Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jodhpur in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJodhpur 28°C (82°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Bangkok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jodhpur as well as Bangkok. Jodhpur 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. Jodhpur usually gets more rain in January than Bangkok. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In January, Jodhpur is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Jodhpur average around 17°C (63°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJodhpur 17°C (63°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Jodhpur or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Jodhpur are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jodhpur throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. In April, Jodhpur usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Jodhpur gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's very hot in Jodhpur this time of the year. Jodhpur is around the same temperature as Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Jodhpur averages around 31°C (88°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJodhpur 31°C (88°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Jodhpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (82°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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