Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Osaka?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Osaka or Khao Sok National Park?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Khao Sok National Park, 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: Osaka or Khao Sok National Park?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $88Khao Sok National Park $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $88, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $88. 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 Osaka and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $45Khao Sok National Park $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $90Khao Sok National Park $44
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Osaka or Khao Sok National Park? 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: Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $14Khao Sok National Park $64
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.83
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Osaka Itami Airport to/from Osaka City: Shared Transfer: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka City: $25
- Private Transfer by Sedan from Itama Airport ITM to Osaka City : $58
- Kuchu Teien Observatory Ticket with Private Transfer: $62
- Private Transfer from Osaka Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $66
- Osaka Int Airport (ITM) to Osaka city - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Private Transfer from Osaka Airport (ITM) to Osaka Cruise Port: $66
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Osaka Itami Airport to Kyoto City: $66
- Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $68
- Osaka to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $70
- TeamLab Botanical Garden Ticket and Private Transfer: $71
- Private Transfer from Osaka Port to Osaka Kansai Int Airport: $71
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $25Khao Sok National Park $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka:Food Tour & Shopping(Grand Opening Limited Time Offer): $25
- 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $26
- Private Takoyaki Cooking Class by Natives in Osaka: $36
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori: $61
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka: $63
- Osaka Authentic Tempura & Miso Soup Japan Cooking Class: $64
- RAMEN and 2 types GYOZA (dumplings) Cooking Class: $65
- Three Types of RAMEN Cooking Class: $65
- Kimono experience and Japanese home-cooking lesson Osaka Umeda : $65
- Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka Dotonbori: $66
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $20Khao Sok National Park $28
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$30
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Castle: Museum and Tower Entry Ticket: $3.79
- Table Tennis Experience with Local Players: $4.42
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.42
- Ryurei Teicha: Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) Experience in Osaka: $5.05
- Osaka Sakishima Observatory Advance Ticket: $5.68
- Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount: $7.58
- Tsutenkaku Entry Ticket: $7.67
- Umeda Sky Building E-Ticket: $9.47
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $11
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory Entry Ticket: $12
- Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum:Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Experience: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $12Khao Sok National Park $5.65
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Namba Hidden Places Bar Crawl: $16
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Namba Pub Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $30
- Osaka Evening: Ultimate Pub Bar Crawl with an Expert Local Guide: $32
- Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori and Uranamba Area: $38
- Osaka Local Bar Crawl in Dotombori & Uranamba Area: $39
When comparing the travel costs between Osaka and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Osaka or Khao Sok National Park?
Osaka has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Khao Sok National Park. Many visitors come to Osaka in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
Osaka is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In the summer, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Khao Sok National Park. Osaka receives a lot of rain in the summer. Osaka usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Osaka for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Osaka is cooler than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Osaka in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Osaka. In October, Osaka usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Osaka during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Osaka because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
In January, Osaka is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 6°C (42°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets more rain in January than Khao Sok National Park. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Khao Sok National Park. The activities around the city are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Osaka is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Sok National Park this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the spring. Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Osaka usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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