Which place is cheaper, Hangzhou or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Lipe or Hangzhou?
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 Hangzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Hangzhou?
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.
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a city in Eastern China, about an hour by train from Shanghai, renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. Each year it attracts more than 20 million tourists who come to see what the city has to offer. Set amongst the natural scenery of lakes and mountains, Hangzhou is modern city that coexists with the old. Historic pagodas and cultural sites built around the central lake sit like they belong amidst the skyscrapers and bustling markets of today.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Adventure Tours to China, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $85Hangzhou $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $85, while the average daily cost in Hangzhou is $65. 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 Hangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $44Hangzhou $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $88Hangzhou $46
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Hangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Hangzhou? 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 $18Hangzhou $8.11
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hangzhou:
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Local Bus for Two$0.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hangzhou:
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Private Transfer: $128
- Hangzhou East Railway Station Transfer To Hangzhou Downtown City: $32
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with Drop-off Options : $131
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town: $165
- Hangzhou Private Transfer to Shanghai with stop-over at Xitang Water Town: $177
- Hangzhou Private Transfer: City Hotels to Railway Station: $28
- Hangzhou Private Transfer: Railway Station to City Hotels: $33
- Hangzhou Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
- Hangzhou Railway Station Private Departure Transfer from City Area : $29
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Chauffeur Service, HangzhouAirport Transfer, Pickup: $59
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Chauffeur Service, HangzhouAirport Transfer, Pickup: $78
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport To Hangzhou downtown city one way private transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Hangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Hangzhou 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 $26Hangzhou $18
Typical Food Prices in Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hangzhou:
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Breakfast Pastries$2.35
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Pizza Hut Lunch$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hangzhou.
- All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner: $117
- VIP Seated Enduring Memories of Hangzhou Show Tour with Authentic Dinner: $127
- Private Amazing Hangzhou Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option : $170
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Authentic Dinner: $191
- Hangzhou Private Tour to Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town with Dinner and Boat Ride: $282
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $23Hangzhou $20
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 Hangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Hangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hangzhou Lingyin Temple Tour : $28
- Hangzhou Longjing Tea Plantation Culture Experience Tour: $53
- Hangzhou Longjing Tea Culture Experience Tour : $53
- Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $59
- Skip the Line: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $65
- Zuiyi Hangzhou Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $69
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou Show Ticket with Private Transport: $89
- One-day Hangzhou Lakeside Mountains Relics & Ruins Hiking – Guided Outdoor Tour : $90
- Independent Tour to Shaoxing City from Hangzhou: $94
- Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Hefang Heritage Street : $95
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Highlights Tour of Lingyin Temple and West Lake: $99
- Genuine West Lake and Tea Experience with Locals: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $8.18Hangzhou $10
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Hangzhou, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Hangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou.
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 Hangzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Hangzhou?
Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou in the Summer?
Both Hangzhou 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.
In the summer, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Hangzhou. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Lipe in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Hangzhou averages at about 29°C (85°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hangzhou. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In July, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Hangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Hangzhou 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hangzhou in the Autumn?
Both Hangzhou 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 October, Koh Lipe is generally a little warmer than Hangzhou. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Hangzhou fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Hangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 90 mm (3.5 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)Hangzhou 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hangzhou in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Hangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
It's quite cold in Hangzhou in the winter. Koh Lipe is much warmer than Hangzhou in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Hangzhou fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In January, Koh Lipe usually receives less rain than Hangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Hangzhou 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Hangzhou in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Hangzhou. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Hangzhou. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Lipe in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Hangzhou averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite rainy in Hangzhou. Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lipe usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Hangzhou. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 130 mm (5.1 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)Hangzhou 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Hangzhou and Koh Lipe
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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) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 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.