Which place is cheaper, Yichang 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 Yichang?
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 Yichang can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Yichang?
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.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
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 Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $120Yichang $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $120, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $74. 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 Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $50Yichang $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $100Yichang $50
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe or Yichang? 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 $21Yichang $14
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: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
- Yichang Airport Transfer Service, Yichang train station Pick up: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang 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 $52Yichang $38
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $27Yichang $18
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $25
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $27
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $29
- Private Experience with Fishing, Barbeque, Sashimi and Snorkeling: $78
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $127
- Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch: $131
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- From 5-Day Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing: $679
- Yichang - Chongqing Yangtze Miracle Luxury 5D4N Cruise: $720
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $993
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $9.42Yichang $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Yichang, we can see that Koh Lipe is more expensive. And not only is Yichang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yichang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yichang 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 Yichang.
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 Yichang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Koh Lipe or Yichang?
Yichang 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 Yichang in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Koh Lipe and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Lipe year-round.
Koh Lipe is around the same temperature as Yichang in the summer. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Yichang 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 Yichang. Koh Lipe gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKoh Lipe 27°C (81°F)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Yichang in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Koh Lipe as well as Yichang. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Koh Lipe is a little warmer than Yichang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Koh Lipe in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Yichang averages at about 20°C (67°F).
Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in October than Yichang. Koh Lipe gets 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 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)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Yichang in the Winter?
Both Yichang 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.
In January, Koh Lipe is generally much warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Koh Lipe average around 27°C (80°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
In January, Koh Lipe usually receives more rain than Yichang. Koh Lipe gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKoh Lipe 27°C (80°F)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Koh Lipe or Yichang in the Spring?
Both Yichang 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 Yichang in the spring. The daily temperature in Koh Lipe averages around 29°C (85°F) in April, and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe usually gets more rain in April than Yichang. Koh Lipe gets 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 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)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang and Koh Lipe
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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) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 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.