Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Manama?
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 Manama or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Manama and Bangkok can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Manama or Bangkok?
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManama $190Bangkok $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Manama is $190, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $103. 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 Manama and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManama $66Bangkok $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManama $132Bangkok $98
Compare Hotels in Manama and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Manama or Bangkok? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Manama Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manama $30Bangkok $6.42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.46
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Skytrain Ticket$4.91
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.98
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Ferry Ride$0.80
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Taxi From Airport$7.67
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Short Taxi Ride$2.76
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Boat Taxi$1.53
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Trains to airport$4.91
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Gems Gallery Phuket with Round Trip Hotel Transfers: $1.87
- Gems Gallery Bangkok with Round Trip Hotel Transfers: $2.34
- Suvarnabhumi BKK Airport Private Transfer to/from Bangkok/Pattaya: $15
- Suvarnabhumi BKK Airport Private Transfer to City Center: $15
- Private Transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $15
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport: $17
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer with Free Tollway: $17
- Shared Airport Transfer: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Bangkok Hotel: $19
- Transfer Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) to Bangkok City Center: $19
- Bangkok Airport(BKK) to Bangkok hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
- Bangkok City Tour with Guided Temple Visits and Shared Transfers: $20
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer by Comfortable SUV: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Manama or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Manama 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 dayManama $97Bangkok $36
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$28
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.14
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.38
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.92
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.14
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Pad Thai$2.15
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck With Buffet Dinner or Lunch: $24
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $25
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya River Meridian Dinner Buffet Cruise Tour: $28
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $29
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $29
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $30
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $30
- Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $31
- Nopparat’s Traditional Thai Dinner & Dance: $31
- Authentic Thai Cooking with the Largest market visit &TukTuk ride: $33
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manama $34Bangkok $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.91
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.53
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.14
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Club Cover Charge$12
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$74
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Fish Pedicure$4.60
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.07
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Bangkok Walking Tour 2h40 and 22 audio reviews: $6.70
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour (entry not incl.): $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Space and Time Cube Tickets in Bangkok: $9.35
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $9.79
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $9.97
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $9.97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManama $11Bangkok $5.60
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $21
- GoGo Bar Crawl With Party Vehicle and Party Guide: $62
- Bangkok Bar Crawl by Tuk Tuk: $69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manama and Bangkok, we can see that Manama is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manama is in Middle East and Bangkok is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Manama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manama than you might in Bangkok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Manama Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manama or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Manama. When comparing the sizes of Manama and Bangkok, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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.