A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Karachi vs. Koh Chang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Karachi or Koh Chang?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Karachi or Koh Chang? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Karachi or Koh Chang?

Karachi

Karachi is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the most populous city in Pakistan, and sixth most populous city proper in the world. Karachi, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, is the financial and commercial center of the nation, as well as its largest port. The pace of life here is more hurried, and social attitudes are far more liberal than elsewhere in Pakistan. Locals call it the City of Lights, the City of The Quaid, and the City that Never Sleeps. The city credits its growth to the mixed populations of economic and political migrants along with refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins, who generally come to the city to settle permanently.

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 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Pakistan, The Best Historical Tours in Pakistan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Karachi and Koh Chang, we can see that Koh Chang is more expensive. And not only is Karachi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Karachi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karachi 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 Chang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Chang than you might in Karachi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Karachi Expensive? and Is Koh Chang Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Karachi or Koh Chang?

Karachi has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Chang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Karachi or Koh Chang in the Summer?

Both Koh Chang and Karachi during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.

Karachi is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the summer. The daily temperature in Karachi averages around 30°C (86°F) in July, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

In the summer, Karachi often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Karachi gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun.

Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Karachi usually gets less rain in July than Koh Chang. Karachi gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Karachi or Koh Chang in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Karachi and Koh Chang. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In the autumn, Karachi is around the same temperature as Koh Chang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Karachi in October average around 29°C (84°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 27°C (81°F).

In Karachi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Karachi usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during autumn. Karachi gets 284 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun in the autumn.

Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Karachi usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Karachi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. Also, June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang.

Should I visit Karachi or Koh Chang in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Karachi as well as Koh Chang. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.

In January, Karachi is generally cooler than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Karachi average around 19°C (66°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Karachi this time of the year. In the winter, Karachi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Chang. Karachi gets 271 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun.

Karachi usually gets less rain in January than Koh Chang. Karachi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season.

Should I visit Karachi or Koh Chang in the Spring?

Both Koh Chang and Karachi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Karachi is around the same temperature as Koh Chang in the spring. The daily temperature in Karachi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

It's quite sunny in Koh Chang. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Karachi. Karachi usually receives more sunshine than Koh Chang during spring. Karachi gets 277 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In April, Karachi usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Karachi gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Koh Chang is June to October.

Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Karachi