Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Koh Chang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Chang or Guangzhou?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Koh Chang or Guangzhou, 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: Koh Chang or Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Chang $48Guangzhou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Chang is $48, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $89. 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 Koh Chang and Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Chang $24Guangzhou $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Chang $48Guangzhou $114
Compare Hotels in Koh Chang and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Koh Chang or Guangzhou? 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: Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Chang $13Guangzhou $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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 Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $216
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $209
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Zhuhai City Private Arrival Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport : $108
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $68
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Shenzhen City Area: $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Private Baiyun Airport Transfer to Guangzhou Railway or East Railway Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Chang or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou and Koh Chang 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 dayKoh Chang $17Guangzhou $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Chang $5.46Guangzhou $18
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
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- Private Tour of Foshan: The Ancestral Temple and Other Options from Guangzhou : $167
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 4 Hours Half Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- AAAAA Top National Natural Preserve Dinghu Mountain Private Tour: $300
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
- Best of Guangzhou City Sightseeing: $110
- Big Buddha Mountain Martial Art Culture Countryside Private Tour: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Chang $4.68Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Chang and Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou 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 Koh Chang Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Chang or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou 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 Koh Chang or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Koh Chang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Koh Chang is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Koh Chang often gets less sunshine than Guangzhou. Koh Chang gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. Koh Chang usually gets more rain in July than Guangzhou. Koh Chang gets 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Chang 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Chang and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.
In the autumn, Koh Chang is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Chang in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
Koh Chang usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Guangzhou during autumn. Koh Chang gets 193 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Koh Chang usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Koh Chang gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Chang 27°C (81°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Koh Chang as well as Guangzhou. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Koh Chang is generally much warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 26°C (79°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. In the winter, Koh Chang often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Koh Chang gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Koh Chang usually gets less rain in January than Guangzhou. Koh Chang gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Chang 26°C (79°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Koh Chang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
Koh Chang is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. Koh Chang usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Koh Chang gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. In April, Koh Chang usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Koh Chang gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Koh Chang is June to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Chang 29°C (84°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Koh Chang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.