Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Mount Kailash?
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 Mount Kailash or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mount Kailash or Bangkok? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Mount Kailash or Bangkok?
Mount Kailash
The main point of entry to Mount Kailash is a small village called Darchen. Once an important sheep station for nomads and their flocks, the village has now grown to provide for the pilgrims wishing to embark towards Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. It contains a number of guest houses and restaurants as well as a hotel where pilgrims must get permission from the Public Security Bureau to make the trek around the mountain. Also in the village are a handful of small stores and kiosks, as well as some grounds for camping. It is about 330 km (a one-day bus drive) from the town of Shiquanhe to the northeast, where Gunsa Airport is located, offering flights twice a week to Lhasa and Chengdu.
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 China, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in China, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Mount Kailash Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMount Kailash $95Bangkok $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Mount Kailash is $95, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $100. 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 Mount Kailash and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMount Kailash $29Bangkok $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMount Kailash $58Bangkok $96
Compare Hotels in Mount Kailash and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Mount Kailash 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.Mount Kailash $33Bangkok $6.28
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$2.40
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Skytrain Ticket$4.81
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.96
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Ferry Ride$0.78
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Taxi From Airport$7.51
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Short Taxi Ride$2.70
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Boat Taxi$1.50
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Trains to airport$4.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Airport Private Transfer from Bangkok Airports: $41
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Bangkok City: $37
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Pattaya City: $68
- Airport Transfer Camry/Fortuner or Similar: $45
- Airport Transfer Luxury Sedan Mercedes E Class BMW 5 Series: $98
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok to Don Mueang Airport DMK by Luxury Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $103
- Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $24
- Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Business Car: $75
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Luxury Van: $101
- Ayutthaya Cultural Triangle City Tour with Transfer: $63
Is it cheaper to fly into Mount Kailash or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Mount Kailash 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 dayMount Kailash $45Bangkok $35
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)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.01
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.35
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.90
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.01
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Pad Thai$2.10
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $24
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $25
- Bangkok Sawasdee Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM+Beer FreeFlow: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $27
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $29
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $29
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $30
- Peaceful Wat Pho and Authentic Street Food Tour: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mount Kailash $17Bangkok $17
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$4.81
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.50
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.01
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$72
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Fish Pedicure$4.51
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.00
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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:
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.00
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Bangkok Self-Guided Walking Tour Essential Landmarks and Quizzes: $6.50
- Bangkok Walking Tour 2h40 and 22 audio reviews: $6.52
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- 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: $9.10
- Ancient City Bangkok and Erawan Museum Tickets: $9.52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMount Kailash $2.95Bangkok $5.48
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$1.20
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $29
When comparing the travel costs between Mount Kailash and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok 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 Mount Kailash Expensive? and Is Bangkok 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.