Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Khao Lak?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Khao Lak or Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Khao Lak and Delhi 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: Khao Lak or Delhi?
Khao Lak
Resiliency and relaxation. Those are the two words used to describe one of Thailand's most breathtaking cities. Khao Lak is located in southern Thailand, and when the tsunami of 2004 hit, this area saw the most damage. With more than 4,000 fatalities, 3,000 still unaccounted for and enormous structural damages, many thought Khao Lak would not be able to bounce back. They have proved everyone wrong with a strong and impressive recovery. Now it has returned to its status of vacation hotspot. Unlike neighboring Phuket, though, the resorts in Khao Lak are designed for families and some peace and quiet.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKhao Lak $112Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Khao Lak is $112, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Khao Lak and Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKhao Lak $51Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKhao Lak $102Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Khao Lak and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Khao Lak or Delhi? 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: Khao Lak Hotel Prices and Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Khao Lak $52Delhi $5.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Khao Lak
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Khao Lak:
- 2-Hour Guided Eco-Tour & Transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary: $55
- 30-Minutes Guided Tour & Transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary: $42
- From Carnival Magic Phuket Ticket with Transfer: $106
- Khao Lak To Khao Sok Private Minivan & Car Transfer: $56
- Khao Lak/Bang Sak: 1-Way Private Transfer to Phuket Airport: $41
- Krabi Airport: Private Transfer to/from Khaolak: $111
- Phuket: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Khao Lak by Car: $30
- Private Transfer from Khao Lak to Phuket (HKT) Airport: $100
- Private Transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak: $44
- Similan Island Snorkeling Adventure -Full-Day Tour with Transfers: $119
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Entrance Ticket to Historical Monuments of Delhi with Private Transfer: $74
- 3-Day City Tour of Old and New Delhi with Airport Transfers: $180
- 3-Days Delhi and Varanasi Tour by Express Train.Includes,Hotel Transfers.: $275
- Aerial yoga class with private transfers: $31
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Haridwar: $35
- Affordable transfer from Delhi to Rishikesh: $35
- Akshardham Exhibition, Light and Water Show with Transfers: $99
- Akshardham Temple Exhibition, light and Water show With Transfers: $79
- Akshardham Temple Tour with hotel transfers : $54
- Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Delhi: $33
- Arrival and Departure transfer to Airport in Delhi : $80
- Authentic Same Day Agra Tour with Private Transfer and licensed Tour Guide: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Khao Lak or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi and Khao Lak 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 dayKhao Lak $31Delhi $12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Khao Lak
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Khao Lak.
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market Tour by Pakinnaka School: $56
- Riverside Thai Cooking Half Day Class: $57
- Authentic Thai cooking class with market tour.: $59
- Thai Cooking Class in a Garden with Transfer: $59
- Thai Cooking Class in Khaolak: $61
- 3 hours Khao Lak Cooking Class and Market Visit: $68
- Half-Day Cooking Class and Ingredient Hunt: $68
- 3-Hour Khaolak Cooking Class with Food Market Visit: $69
- Khao Sok Local Life Adventure & Traditional Cooking Class: $89
- Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary, Cooking Class and Waterfall Tour: $97
- ATV Quad Bike Excursion to Stunning Waterfalls with Dinner: $97
- Thai Food Cooking Class & ATV Adventure Tour: $97
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Khao Lak $19Delhi $13
Tours and Activities in Khao Lak
Here are a few actual costs in Khao Lak for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guided Walk & Feed Elephant Experience with Pickup: $35
- Bamboo Rafting and Sea Turtle Conservation Center Half Day Tour From Khao Lak: $37
- Guide Tour to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary in Small Group: $44
- Takuapa Cultural History Half-Day Tour From Khao Lak: $48
- Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour: $51
- Khaolak: Begin the Day with Elephants - Walk and Feed Tour: $51
- Elephant Bathing and Feeding Tour: $52
- 30 Minutes Khaolak ATV Quadbike & Waterfall Adventure: $53
- 30-Minutes ATV Quads and Waterfall Experience in Khaolak : $55
- Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour: $56
- Sok River Canoeing | Half-Day Tour: $58
- Historical And Cultural Day Tour To Takuapa Old Town From Khao Lak: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Same Day Agra Tour by Gatiman Express Train With Multiple Options: $2.79
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Car - All Inclusive: $3.75
- Private Guided Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with All inclusive: $3.75
- Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour from Delhi with 5* Lunch: $4.00
- Skip-The-Line Sunrise Taj Mahal Private Tour with Multi-Options: $4.25
- Private Full-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from New Delhi: $4.30
- Driving tours through beautiful India: $4.59
- Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car: $4.70
- Private Same Day Skip The Line Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $4.92
- Private Day Tour of Taj Mahal by India's Fastest Train or Car - All Inclusive: $5.00
- Delhi Best of Monuments Half Day Tour: $5.00
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKhao Lak $13Delhi $8.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Khao Lak and Delhi, we can see that Khao Lak is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Khao Lak would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Khao Lak than you might in Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Khao Lak Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Khao Lak or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 6430 times larger than the population of Khao Lak. When comparing the sizes of Khao Lak and Delhi, 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 Khao Lak or Delhi?
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 Khao Lak or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Khao Lak are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Lak throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Delhi. It's quite rainy in Khao Lak. In July, Khao Lak usually receives more rain than Delhi. Khao Lak gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Lak. Khao Lak usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during summer. Khao Lak gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
Delhi can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Khao Lak is cooler than Delhi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Khao Lak in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Delhi averages at about 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKhao Lak 28°C (82°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Khao Lak or Delhi in the Autumn?
Both Delhi and Khao Lak during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Lak because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Khao Lak. May to October is the rainy season in Khao Lak. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Lak. Khao Lak usually gets more rain in October than Delhi. Khao Lak gets 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Delhi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Khao Lak often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Khao Lak gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun.
In October, Khao Lak is generally around the same temperature as Delhi. Daily temperatures in Khao Lak average around 27°C (81°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKhao Lak 27°C (81°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Khao Lak or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Khao Lak and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Lak year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Khao Lak usually receives more rain than Delhi. Khao Lak gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Khao Lak, it's very sunny this time of the year. Khao Lak usually receives more sunshine than Delhi during winter. Khao Lak gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun in the winter.
Khao Lak is much warmer than Delhi in the winter. The daily temperature in Khao Lak averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKhao Lak 27°C (80°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Khao Lak or Delhi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Khao Lak as well as Delhi. Khao Lak attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Khao Lak is the dry season. May to October in Khao Lak is the rainy season. Khao Lak receives a lot of rain in the spring. Khao Lak usually gets more rain in April than Delhi. Khao Lak gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Lak this time of the year. In the spring, Khao Lak often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi. Khao Lak gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Khao Lak is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Khao Lak in April average around 29°C (83°F), and Delhi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKhao Lak 29°C (83°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Khao Lak
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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