Which place is cheaper, Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Koh Chang or Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen?
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.
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, The Best Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Koh Chang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Chang $70Shenzhen $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Chang is $70, while the average daily cost in Shenzhen is $140. 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 Shenzhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Chang $28Shenzhen $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Chang $56Shenzhen $182
Compare Hotels in Koh Chang and Shenzhen
Looking for a hotel in Koh Chang or Shenzhen? 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 $15Shenzhen $15
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 Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- shenzhen airport private transfer: $31
- [Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service! : $32
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Hong Kong HTL-APT (HKG): $78
- Transfer Hong Kong Airport to Hong Kong by Luxury Van or Sedan: $112
- Stress-Free Hong Kong Airport Transfer to HK downtown: Meet&Greet: $57
- Private Transfers to/from Bao'an Airport(SZX): $20
- Shenzhen Private Transfer from Shenzhen central to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX): $86
- Shenzhen Private Transfer from Shenzhen Bao'an Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen: $86
- Shenzhen Private Transfer and Ongoing Travel Assistance: $39
- Shenzhen Customized Local Tour with Transfer : $299
- Shenzhen Baoan Airport to Shenzhen Hotel Private Transfer: $73
- Shenzhen Bao'an Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Center: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Chang or Shenzhen?
Prices for flights to both Shenzhen 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 $33Shenzhen $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more: $53
- Wet market tour & cooking class with local mum: $98
- Explore Hong Kong: Mid-Autumn Festival Food Tour: $103
- Discover Hong Kong’s Hidden Eats on a Tin Hau Food Tour: $109
- Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour: $116
- Traditional Chinese Pun Choi cooking class in Hong Kong: $146
- Private Food Tour in Hong Kong: $148
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $149
- The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour : $176
- Hong Kong Private & Personalized Food Tour with a Local: $177
- Asian Favorites Cooking Class in Hong Kong (4-Course Meal): $184
- Hong Kong Style Noodles Cooking Class (Includes 4-Course Meal): $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Chang $6.28Shenzhen $17
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 Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Custom private tour of Hong Kong Island - Half day: $228
- Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket in Hong Kong: $24
- Seat-in-Coach: Macau Day Tour with Simple Lunch from Hong Kong: $185
- Shenzhen Self-Guided Flexible Tour with Private Car and Driver : $87
- (Private class) Hong Kong gourmet baking experience class: Hong Kong-style egg tart + custard mooncake: $89
- 4-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour: $280
- 4-Hour Small Group Kowloon Sightseeing Tour: $103
- Aberdeen Fishing Village Private Tour by Minivan: $232
- Aberdeen fisherman cultural tour+dim sum by local: $140
- Afternoon Hiking Tour Sharp Island Geopark: $40
- Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong: $49
- Best Seller: VIP Lantau Tai O Tour Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Chang $5.38Shenzhen $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Shenzhen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Shenzhen:
- Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Chang and Shenzhen, we can see that Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Chang or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen in the Summer?
Both Shenzhen 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 around the same temperature as Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 28°C (82°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
It's quite sunny in Shenzhen. Koh Chang usually receives less sunshine than Shenzhen during summer. Koh Chang gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 231 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. In July, Koh Chang usually receives more rain than Shenzhen. Koh Chang gets 440 mm (17.3 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Chang 28°C (82°F)Shenzhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Shenzhen in the Autumn?
Both Shenzhen 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 around the same temperature as Shenzhen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koh Chang averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Shenzhen fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In the autumn, Koh Chang often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Shenzhen. Koh Chang gets 193 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 190 hours of full sun.
Shenzhen 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 October than Shenzhen. Koh Chang gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 143 mm (5.6 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)Shenzhen 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Shenzhen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Chang and Shenzhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Chang year-round.
In the winter, Koh Chang is much warmer than Shenzhen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koh Chang in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Shenzhen averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Koh Chang, it's very sunny this time of the year. Koh Chang usually receives more sunshine than Shenzhen during winter. Koh Chang gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Koh Chang usually receives less rain than Shenzhen. Koh Chang gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 26 mm (1 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)Shenzhen 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Koh Chang or Shenzhen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Koh Chang as well as Shenzhen. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Koh Chang is generally a little warmer than Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Koh Chang average around 29°C (84°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
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 Shenzhen. Koh Chang gets 247 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Shenzhen. Koh Chang receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Chang usually gets less rain in April than Shenzhen. Koh Chang gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 154 mm (6.1 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)Shenzhen 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Shenzhen 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) | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 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.