Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moscow or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Moscow and Bangkok. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Moscow or Bangkok?
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
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 dayMoscow $62Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $62, while the average daily cost in Bangkok 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 Moscow and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoscow $39Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoscow $78Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Moscow and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Moscow 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.
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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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moscow $6.06Bangkok $5.77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
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Two Metro Passes$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Balai Batu Sadara to Padang Airport (PDG): $167
- Private Transfer from Delima to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Harjosari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Kampung Bandar to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Kampung Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Karya Baru to Palembang Airport (PLM): $92
- Private Transfer from Kedungsari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Kelurahan Sail to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $67
- Private Transfer from Kota Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Labuh Baru Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Limbungan Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Nagari Sikucur to Padang Airport (PDG): $133
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$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Pattaya APT-HTL (DMK): $67
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Hua Hin APT-HTL (DMK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Bangkok APT-HTL (DMK): $24
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $74
- Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Bangkok city: $27
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Rayong: $114
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
- Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to khao Yai National Park: $74
- Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Huahin: $74
- Transfer from BKK Airport to Bangkok City: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Moscow 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 dayMoscow $14Bangkok $18
Typical Food Prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$5.89
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Lunch in the Center Market$3.21
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Breakfast for 2$11
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)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
- Nopparat Thai Dinner with Classical Dance: $28
- Bangkok Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruised Tour On Chao Phraya: $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moscow $16Bangkok $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets$12
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Kremlin Entry (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Custom Private Tour in Palembang with English Speaking Driver: $85
- 2 Days Private Tour to See Bull Race and Raflesia Arnoldi Flower: $250
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$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Bangkok Hindu Landmark City, Grand Palace & Temples Tours with Lunch: $286
- Bangkok Sea Life + Madame Tussauds Entrance Tickets : $46
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $60
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 'Sunset Cruise' Canal Boat Tour - Fully guided 3hrs: $75
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $114
- 2 Hours Bangkok Canal Tour By Longtail Boat : $59
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $226
- 2-Day River Kwai and Kanchanaburi Tour from Bangkok: $201
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoscow $7.79Bangkok $5.97
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$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
- 6-Hour Pub Crawl in Bangkok: $25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. And not only is Moscow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moscow is in Europe 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 Moscow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moscow 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 Bangkok would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangkok than you might in Moscow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moscow Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moscow or Bangkok?
Moscow has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Moscow 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.
When is the best time to visit Moscow or Bangkok?
Moscow has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Bangkok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Moscow or Bangkok in the Summer?
Both Bangkok and Moscow during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Moscow is cooler than Bangkok in the summer. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around 19°C (67°F) in July, and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Moscow usually gets less rain in July than Bangkok. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMoscow 19°C (67°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and Bangkok. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Moscow is much colder than Bangkok. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Moscow in October average around 6°C (43°F), and Bangkok averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Moscow usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn. November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMoscow 6°C (43°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Bangkok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Moscow as well as Bangkok. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Moscow in the winter. In January, Moscow is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around -8°C (17°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Moscow usually gets more rain in January than Bangkok. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMoscow -8°C (17°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Moscow is much colder than Bangkok in the spring. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
In April, Moscow usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMoscow 7°C (45°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Moscow
| Moscow | Bangkok | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -8°C (17°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | -0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | -5°C (23°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 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.