Which place is cheaper, Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?
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 Shenzhen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Shenzhen?
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.
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
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.
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Koh Lipe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $117Shenzhen $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $117, while the average daily cost in Shenzhen is $148. 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 Shenzhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $49Shenzhen $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $98Shenzhen $192
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Shenzhen
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Shenzhen? 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 $20Shenzhen $16
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: $94
- Koh Lipe to Hatyai Speedboat and Van Transfer: $39
- Island Transfer from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta by Speedboat: $75
- Fast and Convenient Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta Speedboat Transfer: $72
- Direct Transfer from Koh Lipe to Phuket by Speedboat: $105
- Comfortable Koh Lipe to Phuket Direct Speedboat Transfer: $92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- A One-Way Disneyland Pick-Up Transfer to Hong Kong Hotel: $33
- A One-Way Hotel Pick-Up Transfer to Hong Kong Disneyland: $36
- A Premium Airport Transfer Service Hong Kong with Mercedes Benz: $39
- AIRPORT TRANSFER service Kowloon with Mercedes Benz: $39
- HK City, Cruise Terminal and Train Station Transfer Luxury MPV: $92
- HK: Lantau Priority Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car with City Transfer: $50
- HONG KONG Airport Private Transfer Service: $148
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) Transfer to Shenzhen by Toyota Alphard: $220
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Hong Kong - Arrival Private Transfer: $52
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Hong Kong - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Hong Kong -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $89
- Hong Kong Airport (HKG) to Hong Kong hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Shenzhen?
Prices for flights to both Shenzhen 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 $51Shenzhen $37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Shenzhen Food Tour with Locals: $38
- Traditional Outdoor Cooking in a Private Lesson: $45
- Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more: $59
- Best Street Food Tour With a Local Guide in Hong Kong: $96
- Hong Kong's Tin Hau Hidden Gems Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings: $107
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts: $107
- Hong Kong Market Walking Tour & Chinese Cooking Class: $131
- Hong Kong Sightseeing Tour With Dinner Cruise From Shenzhen: $136
- Hong Kong Best Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $147
- Kowloon Street Food Tour Private & Personalized with a Local: $172
- Hong Kong Private & Personalized Street Food Tour with a Local: $172
- Layover Tour from airport - Classic Hong Kong with Tram Ride and Dinner Cruise: $182
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $26Shenzhen $18
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 7 Islands 8 Spots Far Away Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour: $25
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $125
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $24
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $28
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $30
- Koh Lipe 5 Stunning Island Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $32
- Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch: $116
- Koh Lipe Highlight 5 Islands Snorkeling Adventure Day Trip: $34
- Koh Lipe Unseen 7 Islands Day Tour by Private Longtail Boat: $137
- Private Experience with Fishing, Barbeque, Sashimi and Snorkeling: $77
- Private Koh Lipe Inner Zone Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $117
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Between Capitalism & Communism: Hong Kong History Tip Based Tour: $2.62
- Introduction to Hong Kong: Central Tip Based Walking Tour: $2.62
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Hong Kong: $4.69
- Skip the Line! Walk to the Peak: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.34
- Victoria Peak: Climb to the summit via the Mid-Levels escalato on an audio tour: $5.40
- Yau Ma Tei: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in the Heart of Kowloon: $5.40
- Hong Kong Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Hong Kong Ghost Tour: $6.00
- Secret Hong Kong: Hidden Local Spots Self Guided Adventure: $8.21
- Audio Tour of Hong Kong: Hollywood Road Loop: $8.99
- Hong Kong: Airport Express e-Ticket (Kowloon/HK/Tsing Yi): $11
- Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong Ticket Peak Galleria 4D Fun: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $9.21Shenzhen $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Shenzhen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Shenzhen:
- Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Shenzhen, we can see that Shenzhen is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lipe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Lipe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lipe 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen than you might in Koh Lipe.
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 Shenzhen Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Shenzhen. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Koh Lipe is generally around the same temperature as Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (81°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
It's quite rainy in Shenzhen. Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the summer. Koh Lipe usually gets less rain in July than Shenzhen. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Shenzhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shenzhen in the Autumn?
Both Shenzhen and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Shenzhen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Shenzhen fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In October, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Shenzhen. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Koh Lipe is December to April. The rainy season in Koh Lipe is May to October.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Shenzhen 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shenzhen in the Winter?
Both Shenzhen and Koh Lipe during the winter 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 winter, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Shenzhen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Koh Lipe in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Shenzhen averages at about 16°C (60°F).
Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in January than Shenzhen. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Shenzhen 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Shenzhen in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Shenzhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
In April, Koh Lipe is generally a little warmer than Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 29°C (85°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Shenzhen receives a lot of rain in the spring. Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Koh Lipe usually receives less rain than Shenzhen. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring. December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lipe 29°C (85°F)Shenzhen 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Shenzhen and Koh Lipe
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
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