Which place is cheaper, Cheju (Jeju) or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju)?
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 Cheju (Jeju) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju)?
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.
Cheju (Jeju)
Cheju is an island located just off the southern coast of South Korea in the Korean Strait. It is known for its volcanic landscape full of craters and cave-like lava tubes, which many visitors venture to hike and explore. With the main industry invested in tourism, it is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and foreigners alike, and remains the top honeymoon destination for Korean newlyweds.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in South Korea, and The Best Luxury Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $85Cheju (Jeju) $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $85, while the average daily cost in Cheju (Jeju) is $72. 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 Cheju (Jeju) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $44Cheju (Jeju) $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $88Cheju (Jeju) $92
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Cheju (Jeju)
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju)? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lipe $18Cheju (Jeju) $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cheju (Jeju)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cheju (Jeju):
- Jeju Airport Transfer: $20
- Private Sightseeing Tour to Jeju Island with Transfer Included: $190
- Private Taxi Transfer from Jeju City Downtown to Jeju Airport: $50
- Private Transfer From Jeju Airport to in Seogwipo Jeju Island : $30
- Private Transfer From Seogwipo to Jeju Airport in jeju island: $25
- jeju island Private Taxi Hallasan Hiking Trail Transfer - One way: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju)?
Prices for flights to both Cheju (Jeju) 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 $26Cheju (Jeju) $17
Typical Food Prices in Cheju (Jeju)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cheju (Jeju):
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Burger$4.49
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Donkatsu (Charles Restaurant)$7.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cheju (Jeju)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cheju (Jeju).
- Cooking Korean Cuisine and Dinner at Jeju Seaside Sunset Terrace: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $23Cheju (Jeju) $5.49
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Tour Sunset Cruise Around Lipe: $15
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111
Tours and Activities in Cheju (Jeju)
Here are a few actual costs in Cheju (Jeju) for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Visitors to Jeju Glass Museum and Experience: $25
- [Jeju] Hanbok Rental Experience/Korean Traditional Clothes Rental Shop: $30
- [Jeju] Woman Diver Haenyeo Traditional Clothes Rental Experience: $32
- Full-Day Private Jumbo taxi Tour - East of Jeju Island (UNESCO): $55
- Seogwipo(the southern city of Jeju) Art Museum Walking Tour: $55
- Seogwipo (The Southern City of Jeju) Jungmun Area Walking Tour: $55
- jeju Private Day Taxi tour - West of Jeju Island: $60
- Seogwipo(The southern city of Jeju)City Walking Tours with Sunset: $60
- Jeju island Southern Unesco Mt.halla ONE day Bus Tour: $63
- Private Tour Cheonjeyeon Falls & Osulloc Museum in Jeju Island : $65
- Jeju island Eastern UNESCO site Full Day Guided Tour: $66
- Jeju Eastern Must visit Unesco Bus Tour: $66
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $8.18Cheju (Jeju) $7.12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Cheju (Jeju), we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Cheju (Jeju) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cheju (Jeju) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cheju (Jeju) 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 Cheju (Jeju).
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 Cheju (Jeju) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju)?
Cheju (Jeju) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Lipe experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju) in the Summer?
Both Cheju (Jeju) and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Cheju (Jeju) in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Cheju (Jeju) fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cheju (Jeju). It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In July, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Cheju (Jeju). Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Cheju (Jeju) 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju) in the Autumn?
Both Cheju (Jeju) and Koh Lipe during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Cheju (Jeju). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Lipe in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Cheju (Jeju) averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Cheju (Jeju). Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain this time of the year. December to April is the dry season in Koh Lipe. May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Cheju (Jeju) 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju) in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Cheju (Jeju). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
In January, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Cheju (Jeju). Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (80°F), and Cheju (Jeju) fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In January, Koh Lipe usually receives less rain than Cheju (Jeju). Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Cheju (Jeju) 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Cheju (Jeju) in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Cheju (Jeju). Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lipe is much warmer than Cheju (Jeju) in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 29°C (85°F) in April, and Cheju (Jeju) fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in April than Cheju (Jeju). Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Cheju (Jeju) receives 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. May to October in Koh Lipe is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lipe 29°C (85°F)Cheju (Jeju) 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Cheju (Jeju) and Koh Lipe
| Koh Lipe | Cheju (Jeju) | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 230 mm (9.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 241 mm (9.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 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.