Which place is cheaper, Jingdezhen or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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 Jingdezhen can help you decide which place is right for you.
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.
Jingdezhen, China is a city located in the Jianxi Province in the southwestern part of the country. It is famous for being the "Porcelain Capital" due to a history of producing pottery for over 1,700 years. This city itself ignites memories of a time when Chinese craftsmanship was at it's peak thanks to their weekly craft shows and art village.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $85, while the average daily cost in Jingdezhen is $58. 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 Jingdezhen in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
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Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Jingdezhen, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Jingdezhen much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jingdezhen would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jingdezhen 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 Jingdezhen.
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 Jingdezhen Expensive?.
Jingdezhen has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Lipe experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Jingdezhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
In the summer, Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Jingdezhen. Typically, the summer temperatures in Koh Lipe in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Jingdezhen averages at about 30°C (85°F).
Jingdezhen receives a lot of rain in the summer. Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Jingdezhen. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Jingdezhen. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Koh Lipe is generally a little warmer than Jingdezhen. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Jingdezhen. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 82 mm (3.2 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.
Both Jingdezhen and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Koh Lipe is much warmer than Jingdezhen in the winter. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (80°F) in January, and Jingdezhen fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In January, Koh Lipe usually receives less rain than Jingdezhen. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Jingdezhen and Koh Lipe during the spring 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 spring, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Jingdezhen. Typically, the spring temperatures in Koh Lipe in April average around 29°C (85°F), and Jingdezhen averages at about 18°C (64°F).
Jingdezhen gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets less rain in April than Jingdezhen. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Jingdezhen receives 238 mm (9.4 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.
Koh Lipe | Jingdezhen | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 123 mm (4.9 in) |
Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 174 mm (6.8 in) |
Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 270 mm (10.6 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |