Should you visit Koh Lanta or Bangkok?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Koh Lanta and Bangkok can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Koh Lanta
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Koh Lanta?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lanta is $41, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $63. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Koh Lanta and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Koh Lanta is $42. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangkok is $68. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
The average traveler spends about $9.37 per day in Koh Lanta for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
The average traveler spends about $15 per day in Bangkok for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
-
Food
Meals for one day
Koh Lanta $9.37
Bangkok $15
Typical Food prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
-
Casual Breakfast
$4.74
-
Casual Lunch
$8.00
-
Casual Dinner
$13
-
Fancy Dinner (for Two)
$50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Lanta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
-
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
-
Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
-
Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
-
Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
-
InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
-
Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
-
Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
-
Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai:
$29
-
Pum Thai Cooking Class in Patong Beach:
$31
-
Chocolate Cooking Class at SO Sofitel Bangkok:
$31
-
Thai Cooking Course Hua Hin:
$31
-
Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy:
$31
Typical Food prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
-
Silom Village Authentic Thai Dinner and Performance Ticket:
$17
-
Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
-
Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
-
Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet:
$23
-
Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
-
Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
-
Luxurious Afternoon Tea or Dinner at the Erawan Tea Rooms:
$26
-
Skip the Line: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner:
$26
-
InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
-
Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket:
$27
-
Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
-
Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Koh Lanta is $4.92 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
The cost of a taxi ride in Bangkok is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.26 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bangkok.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lanta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
-
Private Krabi/Phuket Airport Transfers (KBV/HKT) for Krabi & More:
$15
-
Private Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Phuket and Other Areas by Oriental Holiday:
$18
-
7 Spa Luxury Spa Treatments in Pattaya with Round Trip Transfers:
$26
-
Kata Rocks Resort & Residences (8D7N) with free COE Application and Airport Transfers:
$2,321
-
Private Bangkok and Pattaya Airports Transfers (UTP, DMK or BKK) for Pattaya:
$31
-
Private Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Transfers for Chiang Mai by TTD:
$12
-
Private Chiang Mai International Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Mai and More:
$16
-
Private City Transfers between Ayutthaya and Bangkok by TTS:
$53
-
Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya by TTS:
$53
-
Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More:
$46
-
Private City Transfers between Bangkok and Pattaya, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin & More by TTD:
$43
-
Private City Transfers between Hat Yai and Pak Bara Pier:
$68
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
-
Private Krabi/Phuket Airport Transfers (KBV/HKT) for Krabi & More:
$15
-
Private Phuket Airport Transfers (HKT) for Phuket and Other Areas by Oriental Holiday:
$18
-
6 Seater SUV transfer service between Bangkok airport and downtown Bangkok:
$41
-
7 Spa Luxury Spa Treatments in Pattaya with Round Trip Transfers:
$26
-
Airport Transfer from Trang Airport to Hotels:
$13
-
Airport Transfer outside Bangkok:
$87
-
Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown:
$24
-
Amazing Muay Thai Show Bangkok include Transfer:
$45
-
Amphawa Floating Market Day Tour Bangkok Private Transfer Roud Trip:
$145
-
Ancient City Muang Boran Ticket with Private Transfer Option:
$18
-
Arrival Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Hotel in Bangkok:
$37
-
Private Car Transfer Bangkok Airport (SUV-DMK) - Hua Hin Hotel:
$91
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lanta or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Koh Lanta 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.
Entertainment
Koh Lanta's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $27 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Entertainment and activities in Bangkok typically cost an average of $12 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Typical Entertainment prices in Koh Lanta
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
-
Emerald Cave Tour
$21
-
Yoga Session (1 Hour)
$10
Tours and Activities in Koh Lanta
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
-
SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
-
Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
-
Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
-
Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
-
Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
-
Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
-
Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
-
Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
-
Rejuv Salon Beauty Experiences at Sathon Bangkok:
$5.85
-
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Ticket in Pattaya:
$5.89
-
Sleep Salon & Nails Experience in Bangkok:
$6.15
-
Kanchanaburi Mallika City Ticket:
$6.19
Typical Entertainment prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
-
Movie Ticket
$4.74
-
Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
$10
-
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
$1.48
-
Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
$5.93
-
Club Cover Charge
$11
-
Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
$71
-
Fish Pedicure
$4.44
-
Wat Pho entrance ticket
$2.96
-
Siriraj Museum (2)
$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
-
SHOCK PRICE!! Only at THB10 for Airport Rail Link (ARL) Single Journey Ticket with FREE EMS:
$0.30
-
Pattaya Pipo Pony Club Admission Ticket in Pattaya:
$1.55
-
Pattaya Sheep Farm Ticket:
$2.19
-
Ramayana Water Park Ticket in Pattaya:
$3.75
-
Nails, Eyelash, and Waxing Beauty Experience at Ju's Nail:
$3.75
-
Wakeboarding Experience at Thai Wake Park in Pattaya:
$4.19
-
Pong Yang Adventure Park Experience:
$4.49
-
Old Bangkok Instagram Tour:
$4.70
-
Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
-
Road to Democracy Audio Tour: Discover Thailand's volatile modern politics:
$5.00
-
Red Lights, Hummus, and a Beer Stop or Three: Audio Tour of Nana by VoiceMap:
$5.13
-
Bangkok Chinatown Eats Self-guided Walking and Eating Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.13
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Koh Lanta may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $3.29 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bangkok may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.07 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Koh Lanta
Also in Koh Lanta, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
-
PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
-
Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
-
4-Hour Sukhumvit Bar Crawl:
$7.50
-
4-Hour Thonglor Bar Crawl:
$20
-
Guided Bar Crawl:
$21
-
PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
-
Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
-
From Khao Yai Wine Tasting by Bike:
$359
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lanta and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lanta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Lanta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lanta 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok than you might in Koh Lanta.
Related Articles for Koh Lanta
Related Articles for Bangkok
