Which place is cheaper, Jaipur or Koh Samet?
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 Samet or Jaipur?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Koh Samet or Jaipur, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Koh Samet or Jaipur?
Koh Samet
The country of Thailand is full of some of the world's most stunning beauty and peaceful settings. So it begs the question, where the Thai people go to get away from it all? They go to Ko Samet on the eastern gulf coast. Located just outside of Bangkok, Ko Samet provides visitors an easily accessible and desirable weekend getaway spot. With white beaches and coral of every other color, this island has steadily developed over the last few years without an intense construction increase like many other Thai beaches. Once thought to be the home of pirates, this island provides plenty to wonder about including, are there hidden treasures under that gorgeous white sand?
Jaipur
Jaipur, India, famously known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan and is often a highlight for many travelers to the area. Dating back to the eighteenth century, it is part of the Indian Golden Triangle which also includes Delhi and Agra. It's also a stopping off point for travelers venturing into the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. The city has a population of about 6.66 million people, making it the largest city in the state of Rajasthan and the tenth largest city in the country.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 2-Week Tours in Thailand, The Best Budget Tours to India, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi.
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Koh Samet Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Samet $126Jaipur $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Samet is $126, while the average daily cost in Jaipur is $20. 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 Samet and Jaipur in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Samet $35Jaipur $10
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Samet $70Jaipur $20
Compare Hotels in Koh Samet and Jaipur
Looking for a hotel in Koh Samet or Jaipur? 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 Samet Hotel Prices and Jaipur Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Samet $75Jaipur $1.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jaipur
Also for Jaipur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jaipur Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $7.94
- From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfer: $9.60
- Private Airport Transfer :- From Jaipur International Airport to Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Jaipur Airport JAI to Jaipur hotels: $11
- Private transfer Jaipur to Pushkar: $11
- Full-Day Guided City Tour with Hotel Transfers: $12
- Round trip airport Transfer Between Jaipur & Jaipur Airport JAI: $16
- One Way Transfer from Jaipur: $16
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Jaipur International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer From Jaipur to New Delhi: $21
- Private Transfer-Jaipur to Agra-Fatehpur Sikri OR Stepwell: $21
- Delhi, Agra & Private One-Way Transfer by Car: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Samet or Jaipur?
Prices for flights to both Jaipur and Koh Samet 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 Samet $52Jaipur $7.55
Typical Food Prices in Jaipur
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Jaipur:
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Dinner$5.71
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Soda$0.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feast on the Streets: Best Jaipur Food Tour: $14
- Jaipur Half-Day Evening Tour with Sunset and Dinner: $15
- Famous Masala Chowk Food Tour: $17
- Cooking Class in Jaipur with all Transport & Meals: $18
- Jaipur Pink City Cooking Class: $19
- cooking class demo with dinner: $20
- Food Tour and Eat like Locals: $20
- Jaipur Cooking Class and home cooked dinner with Indian family: $21
- Indian Cooking Class with Local Family in Jaipur: $21
- Indian Home Based Cooking Class by Storyboard: $23
- Pink City Cooking Class: $23
- Jaipur Cooking Class with a Local Family in Jaipur: $25
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Samet $9.81Jaipur $3.31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jaipur
For Jaipur, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Palace Entry for Two$1.04
Tours and Activities in Jaipur
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Jaipur.
- Pink City Local Shopping Tour: $3.20
- Jaipur Private Day Tour: City Palace, Amber Fort, Skip-the-Line: $3.44
- Private Jaipur City Tour with Amber Fort & Guide: $3.71
- Pink City Street Food and Local Market Tour: $4.00
- Jaipur Full Day Tour By Local Guide And Transportation: $4.24
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour by Car or Tuk-Tuk with Local Guide: $4.24
- Nahargarh Fort and Monkey Temple 4 Hour Tour: $4.24
- Jaipur Full-Day Private Tour By Car, Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry: $4.77
- Private Guided Half Day Tour Jaipur: $5.00
- Private Full Day Jaipur History and Heritage Tour: $5.00
- Private Guided Full Day tour Of Jaipur: $5.00
- Private Guided Same Day Jaipur Tour From Delhi By Car: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Samet $5.12Jaipur $2.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Jaipur
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Jaipur:
- Pub Crawl Jaipur: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Samet and Jaipur, we can see that Koh Samet is more expensive. And not only is Jaipur much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jaipur would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jaipur 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 Samet would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Samet than you might in Jaipur.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Samet Expensive? and Is Jaipur Expensive?.
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.