Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Khao Lak?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Khao Lak or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin?
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.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKhao Lak $112Tianjin $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Khao Lak is $112, while the average daily cost in Tianjin 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 Khao Lak and Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKhao Lak $51Tianjin $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKhao Lak $102Tianjin $68
Compare Hotels in Khao Lak and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Khao Lak or Tianjin? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Khao Lak $52Tianjin $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Khao Lak
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Khao Lak:
- Similan Island Snorkeling Adventure -Full-Day Tour with Transfers: $119
- Krabi Airport: Private Transfer to/from Khaolak: $111
- From Carnival Magic Phuket Ticket with Transfer: $106
- Private Transfer from Khao Lak to Phuket (HKT) Airport: $100
- Khao Lak To Khao Sok Private Minivan & Car Transfer: $56
- 2-Hour Guided Eco-Tour & Transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary: $55
- Private Transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak: $44
- 30-Minutes Guided Tour & Transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary: $42
- Khao Lak/Bang Sak: 1-Way Private Transfer to Phuket Airport: $41
- Phuket: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Khao Lak by Car: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing Airport Transfer from Tianjin International Cruise Port: $130
- Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $68
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Airport: $280
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Tianjin Railway Station to City Hotel: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Khao Lak or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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 $31Tianjin $20
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Khao Lak $19Tianjin $10
Tours and Activities in Khao Lak
Here are a few actual costs in Khao Lak for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours-Early Bird Guide Tour in Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary: $68
- 30 Minutes Khaolak ATV Quadbike & Waterfall Adventure: $53
- 30-Minutes ATV Quads and Waterfall Experience in Khaolak : $55
- 4 hours Tour with Khaolak ATV Quad Bike and Rescued Elephant: $97
- Adventure Off Road Safari to Khao Lak National Park: $140
- Adventure Off Road Safari to Khao Lak National Park: $140
- Bamboo Rafting and Sea Turtle Conservation Center Half Day Tour From Khao Lak: $37
- Cheow Lan Lake: 2-Day Guided Tour with Meals and Activities: $176
- Day Tour with Sea Canoeing at Hong Island from Khao Lak: $81
- Early Bird Phi Phi Islands Adventure From Khao Lak: $112
- Eco Grand Canyon with Hot Springs and Elephant Retreat Tour: $97
- From Khao Lak Or Khok Kloi : Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip with Lunch: $103
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Hotel With the English Speaking Driver: $160
- 4-Hour Private Tianjin Walking Tour with Dim Sum: $168
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Port-up To Beijing City Self-Guide Tour and Drop-off at Beijing Hotel: $192
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
- Private Tianjin Shopping Tour: $218
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKhao Lak $13Tianjin $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Khao Lak and Tianjin, we can see that Khao Lak is more expensive. And not only is Tianjin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Tianjin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tianjin 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 Tianjin.
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 Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Khao Lak or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 2220 times larger than the population of Khao Lak. When comparing the sizes of Khao Lak and Tianjin, 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 Tianjin?
Tianjin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Lak experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Khao Lak or Tianjin in the Summer?
Both Tianjin and Khao Lak during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Lak because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Khao Lak is around the same temperature as Tianjin in the summer. The daily temperature in Khao Lak averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Khao Lak. In the summer, Khao Lak often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Khao Lak gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun.
Tianjin gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Lak. Khao Lak usually gets more rain in July than Tianjin. Khao Lak gets 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKhao Lak 28°C (82°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Khao Lak or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Khao Lak and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Lak year-round.
In the autumn, Khao Lak is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Khao Lak in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin averages at about 15°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. Khao Lak usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during autumn. Khao Lak gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Khao Lak gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Khao Lak usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Khao Lak gets 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to April in Khao Lak is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Khao Lak.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKhao Lak 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Khao Lak or Tianjin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Khao Lak as well as Tianjin. Khao Lak attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Tianjin can be very cold. In January, Khao Lak is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Khao Lak average around 27°C (80°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Lak this time of the year. In the winter, Khao Lak often gets more sunshine than Tianjin. Khao Lak gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun.
Khao Lak usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Khao Lak gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKhao Lak 27°C (80°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Khao Lak or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Khao Lak are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Lak throughout the year.
Khao Lak is much warmer than Tianjin in the spring. The daily temperature in Khao Lak averages around 29°C (83°F) in April, and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Lak. Khao Lak usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Tianjin during spring. Khao Lak gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Khao Lak. In April, Khao Lak usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Khao Lak gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Khao Lak is November to April. The rainy season in Khao Lak is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKhao Lak 29°C (83°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin 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) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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