Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Koh Lipe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $120Guangzhou $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $120, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $104. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $50Guangzhou $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $100Guangzhou $116
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Guangzhou? 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 $21Guangzhou $14
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: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Canton Fair Private Transfer between Guangzhou City Center and Pazhou Complex : $32
- Chimelong International Circus Ticket with Transfer: $80
- Guangzhou : Private One-Way Transfers to/from Baiyun Airport(CAN): $30
- Guangzhou Airport & Train Station Private Transfer English Driver: $32
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 15 Pax: $170
- Guangzhou Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer for up to 5 pax: $120
- Guangzhou Airport: Private Transfer to/from Guangzhou: $24
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou City - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service , To Guangzhou Transfer,Pickup: $59
- Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Chauffeur Service, To Dongguan Transfer: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $52Guangzhou $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Pearl River Night Cruise and Karaoke Tour with Buffet Dinner in Guangzhou: $179
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Morning Tea, Cantonese Opera, and Food Tour: $183
- Cantonese Dim Sum Dinner with Pearl River Night Cruise in Guangzhou: $199
- Guangzhou Pearl River Night Cruise and Din Tai Feng Dinner: $199
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
- Private Cooking Canton Cuisine Cooking Class in Guangzhou : $266
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $27Guangzhou $18
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $25
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $27
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $29
- Private Experience with Fishing, Barbeque, Sashimi and Snorkeling: $78
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $127
- Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch: $131
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou：New Cultural Landmark Ticket -Explore Tang Style: $2.56
- 2,000-Year-Old Wonder-Nanyue King’s Tomb Ticket: $3.18
- Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq: $5.00
- Cantonese Heritage Tour with Key Cultural Stops: $6.72
- Discover Private Tour of Culture, Food & Pearl River: $6.99
- Foshan Classic Old Town Tour : $15
- Private Guangzhou Tour with Comfortable Transportation: $16
- Lychee Bay River Cruise: $24
- Grandview Museum of Nature Science Ticket: $25
- Pick Up Service and Tour for Canton Culture and Food: $26
- Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower: $30
- Chen Clan Academy In-Depth 2-Hour Guided Tour: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $9.42Guangzhou $14
When comparing the travel costs between Koh Lipe and Guangzhou, we can see that Koh Lipe 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 Lipe Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In July, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
Both Guangzhou 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 a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Lipe in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Guangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 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)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
In January, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (80°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In January, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Guangzhou in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Guangzhou. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Lipe is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 29°C (85°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite rainy in Guangzhou. Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lipe usually gets less rain in April than Guangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 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)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Koh Lipe
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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