Which place is cheaper, Tianjin or Koh Lipe?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Koh Lipe or Tianjin?
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 Tianjin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Tianjin?
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.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
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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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $85Tianjin $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $85, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $76. 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 Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $44Tianjin $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $88Tianjin $68
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Tianjin? 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 $18Tianjin $36
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 Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beijing: Private Roundtrip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $68
- Binhai Airport Private Transfer to Tianjin Cruise Port: $80
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Airport: $280
- Cruise Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing Hotels : $225
- Cruise Transfer:Tianjin International Home Port to Beijing PEK or Daxing Airport: $118
- One Way Private Transfer from Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing with Guide: $216
- Port Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Home Port to Beijing Hotels: $100
- Private 1-Way Transfer Between Tianjin Port to Beijing: $138
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Hotel: $39
- Private Arrival Transfer: Tianjin Cruise Port to Train Stations (Tianjin/Tanggu): $63
- Private Arrival Transfer:Any Tianjin Railway Station to City Hotel: $30
- Private Departure Transfer: Bejing City Hotel to Airport: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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 $26Tianjin $20
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $23Tianjin $10
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
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
Tours and Activities in Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Tianjin Private Walking Tour Guided by a Lady Worked in Europe: $151
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Hotel With the English Speaking Driver: $160
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Capital Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $187
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Tianjin Cruise Port To Beijing Daxing Airport With the English Speaking Driver: $203
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Temple of Heaven: $219
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- Tianjin Private Tour to Eastern Qing Tombs with Flexible Departure time: $237
- Private Tianjin Day Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple: $238
- Tianjin Shore Excursion: Huangyaguan Great Wall Private Day Tour: $238
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $8.18Tianjin $11
When comparing the travel costs between Koh Lipe and Tianjin, 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 Tianjin Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Tianjin?
Tianjin 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 Tianjin in the Summer?
Both Tianjin and Koh Lipe during the summer 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 around the same temperature as Tianjin in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Tianjin 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 July than Tianjin. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
In the autumn, Koh Lipe is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Lipe in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin averages at about 15°C (58°F).
Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. 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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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Tianjin in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Tianjin. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tianjin. In January, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (80°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in January than Tianjin. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin and Koh Lipe are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Koh Lipe is much warmer than Tianjin in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 29°C (85°F) in April, and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It's quite rainy in Koh Lipe. In April, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Koh Lipe is December to April. The rainy season in Koh Lipe is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKoh Lipe 29°C (85°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin and Koh Lipe
| Koh Lipe | Tianjin | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 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.