Which place is cheaper, Suzhou or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Lipe or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Suzhou?
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.
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 from Shanghai, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $85Suzhou $101
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $85, while the average daily cost in Suzhou is $101. 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 Suzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $44Suzhou $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $88Suzhou $76
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Suzhou
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Suzhou? 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 $18Suzhou $57
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 Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Exploration with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $227
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $143
- Nanjing Downtown hotels to Lukou Intl Airport (NKG) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Arrival Transfer: Suzhou Train Station to Hotels in Suzhou: $44
- Private Day Tour: Suzhou Highlights with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $227
- Private Departure Transfer to Shanghai Airport from Suzhou City Hotel: $68
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Tianping Mountain from Suzhou: $51
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Tongli Water Town and Suzhou City : $58
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
- Private Suzhou Garden and Water Town Highlight Trip with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $240
- Private Transfer from Suzhou to Hangzhou City Area : $137
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Suzhou?
Prices for flights to both Suzhou 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 $26Suzhou $32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour With Locals: $55
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $23Suzhou $9.32
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 Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- Suzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service : $65
- Zhouzhuang and Tongli Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $70
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $71
- Suzhou Private English Tour Guide Service: $91
- Suzhou Private Walking Tour with Panmen Gate, City Moat and Yiyuan Garden: $101
- Wuxi Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou by Private Car : $103
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- Wuzhen and Xitang Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou with Drop-off Options : $123
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- Private Flexible Suzhou Day Tour with Old and New Highlights: $127
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $127
- Private Suzhou City Amazing Day Tour in Your Way : $127
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $8.18Suzhou $6.40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Suzhou, we can see that Suzhou 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Suzhou?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Suzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Suzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Suzhou fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
Suzhou 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 Suzhou. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 128 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Suzhou 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Suzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Suzhou. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Koh Lipe is a little warmer than Suzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Lipe in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Suzhou averages at about 19°C (65°F).
Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Suzhou. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 61 mm (2.4 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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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Suzhou 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Suzhou in the Winter?
Both Suzhou 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.
The weather in Suzhou can be very cold. In January, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Suzhou. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (80°F), and Suzhou fluctuates around 4°C (39°F).
In January, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Suzhou. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Suzhou 4°C (39°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Suzhou in the Spring?
Both Suzhou 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.
Koh Lipe is much warmer than Suzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 29°C (85°F) in April, and Suzhou fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
Suzhou 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 more rain in April than Suzhou. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Suzhou receives 102 mm (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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lipe 29°C (85°F)Suzhou 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Suzhou and Koh Lipe
| Koh Lipe | Suzhou | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 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.