Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Koh Lipe?
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 Lipe or Boracay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Koh Lipe and Boracay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Boracay?
Koh Lipe
Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.
Boracay
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best 10-Day Tours in Philippines, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines.
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Koh Lipe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $116Boracay $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $116, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $62. 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 Lipe and Boracay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $49Boracay $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $98Boracay $42
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Boracay
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Boracay? 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 Lipe Hotel Prices and Boracay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lipe $20Boracay $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Comfortable Koh Lipe to Phuket Direct Speedboat Transfer: $113
- Direct Transfer from Koh Lipe to Phuket by Speedboat: $103
- Fast and Convenient Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta Speedboat Transfer: $71
- Island Transfer from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta by Speedboat: $74
- Koh Lipe to Hatyai Speedboat and Van Transfer: $35
- Koh Lipe to Koh Phi Phi Comfortable Transfer by Speedboat: $80
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
- Airport Transfer to Boracay Semi Private: $39
- Boracay Adventures Transfer Services Via Caticlan: $45
- Boracay Transfer Caticlan/Kalibo Airport(MPH/KLO) w/ All Fee: $15
- Boracay to Caticlan Airport (MPH) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Boracay to Caticlan Airport (MPH) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Poseidon Spa Experience with Round-Trip Transfers: $119
- Private Executive Speedboat Transfer Service: $361
- Private Transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay: $49
- Roundtrip Transfer and Island Hopping Tour: $85
- Shared Transfer from/to MPH for Domestic Passports: $36
- Speedboat and Van Airport Transfer: $25
- Caticlan Airport (MPH) to Boracay - Arrival Private Transfer: $23
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Boracay?
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Koh Lipe 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 Lipe $51Boracay $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boracay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boracay.
- Native Delicacies Cooking Class: $19
- Filipino Cooking Class with Local Instructor: $41
- Boracay Private Island-Hopping Tour and Buffet Dinner: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $26Boracay $14
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Koh Lipe Low Season Snorkeling Tour by Traditional Longtail Boat: $22
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $24
- 7 Islands 8 Spots Far Away Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour: $25
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $28
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $29
- Koh Lipe 5 Stunning Island Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $32
- Koh Lipe Highlight 5 Islands Snorkeling Adventure Day Trip: $34
- Private Experience with Fishing, Barbeque, Sashimi and Snorkeling: $76
- Private Koh Lipe Inner Zone Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $115
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $124
- Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch: $127
- Koh Lipe Unseen 7 Islands Day Tour by Private Longtail Boat: $135
Tours and Activities in Boracay
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Crystal Kayak Photo-op Experience: $5.94
- Boracay - Crystal Kayak phot-op Experience: $8.48
- Banana Boat Adventure: $9.92
- Flying Donut Water Tubing Experience: $14
- Sunset Cruise with Water Activities: $15
- Boracay Land Tour (Daytime/Sunset): Willy Rock, Keyhole..etc: $15
- Boracay Sunset Cruise: $16
- Boracay UFO Ride Adventure: $17
- Boracay UFO Adventure: $17
- All-Terrain Vehicle or Buggy Car Experience: $17
- Boracay Island Hopping+Water Slide+Buffet+Beach+Kawa DayTour: $19
- Island and Beach-Hopping Boat Tour with Snorkeling: $19
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $9.12Boracay $15
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Boracay, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Boracay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Boracay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boracay 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 Koh Lipe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Lipe than you might in Boracay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Lipe Expensive? and Is Boracay Expensive?.
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.