Which place is cheaper, Qingdao or Koh Chang?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Koh Chang or Qingdao?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Koh Chang or Qingdao, 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 Qingdao?
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.
Qingdao
Qingdao, China, located in the Shandong Province, is a very large city right on the Yellow Sea coast. The city, whose name means "The Green Island" due to it's gorgeous landscapes and interesting geography, was named China's most livable city in 2012. The city is rich in history, having almost become a German territory in 1897 and being occupied by the Japanese during WWI. Evidence of these occupiers is present in much of the architecture around the city, which includes a few Catholic and Protestant churches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
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Koh Chang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Chang $70Qingdao $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Chang is $70, while the average daily cost in Qingdao is $73. 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 Qingdao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Chang $28Qingdao $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Chang $56Qingdao $54
Compare Hotels in Koh Chang and Qingdao
Looking for a hotel in Koh Chang or Qingdao? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 $15Qingdao $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Trat Airport: Shared Transfers to/from Koh Chang with Ferry: $30
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $229
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $236
- Koh Chang to BKK or DMK Airport Private Transfers : $161
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Qingdao
Also for Qingdao, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Qingdao Railway Station Depature Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Arrival Transfer to City Hotel: $36
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao central to Qingdao Airport (TAO): $53
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao: $54
- Qingdao Northern Railway Station Arrival Private One-Way Transfer: $42
- Qingdao Liuting Airport Transfer Service by Minivan: $86
- Qingdao Cruise Port Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Private Qingdao Airport Arrival Transfer to City Hotels: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Chang or Qingdao?
Prices for flights to both Qingdao 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 $33Qingdao $35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Chang $6.28Qingdao $20
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $175
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $25
- Snorkeling Adventure at Koh Chang – Departing from Koh Chang: $32
Tours and Activities in Qingdao
For Qingdao, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
- Alternative City Tour with Navy Museum, Beer Street and TV Tower, Lunch Included: $200
- German Era Tour of Old Town Qingdao with Lunch and Beer Museum: $200
- Half Day Tour and Trek to Fushan Mountain: $170
- Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224
- Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $245
- Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car: $240
- Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
- Private Qingdao highlights city tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
- Qingdao After Dark: 4-Hour Illumination Tour with Options: $150
- Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer: $248
- Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Chang $5.38Qingdao $14
When comparing the travel costs between Koh Chang and Qingdao, we can see that Qingdao is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Qingdao Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Chang or Qingdao?
Qingdao 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 Qingdao in the Summer?
Both Qingdao and Koh Chang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
In July, Koh Chang is generally a little warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Koh Chang usually receives less sunshine than Qingdao during summer. Koh Chang gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. In July, Koh Chang usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Koh Chang gets 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Chang 28°C (82°F)Qingdao 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Qingdao in the Autumn?
Both Qingdao and Koh Chang during the autumn 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 much warmer than Qingdao in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Qingdao fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Qingdao, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Koh Chang often gets less sunshine than Qingdao. Koh Chang gets 193 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 220 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. Koh Chang usually gets more rain in October than Qingdao. Koh Chang gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Koh Chang. June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Chang 27°C (81°F)Qingdao 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Qingdao in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Chang and Qingdao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.
Qingdao can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Koh Chang is much warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koh Chang in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Qingdao averages at about -0°C (32°F).
In Koh Chang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Koh Chang usually receives more sunshine than Qingdao during winter. Koh Chang gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Koh Chang usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Koh Chang gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Chang 26°C (79°F)Qingdao -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Qingdao in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Koh Chang as well as Qingdao. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Koh Chang is generally much warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 29°C (84°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. In the spring, Koh Chang often gets more sunshine than Qingdao. Koh Chang gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 224 hours of full sun.
Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Chang usually gets more rain in April than Qingdao. Koh Chang gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year. June to October in Koh Chang is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Chang 29°C (84°F)Qingdao 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Qingdao 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) | -0°C (32°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.