Which place is cheaper, Hobart or Pai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pai or Hobart?
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 Pai and Hobart. 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: Pai or Hobart?
Pai
As the lush green mountains adorn the blue horizon amidst its creamy clouds, Pai, in northern Thailand, works as one of the many hubs for some of the world's most exciting cultural adventures and natural wonders. Within this small town just north of the Mae Hong Son Province, near the Myanmar border, Pai lays on the Pai River and holds a population of no more than 2,500. Despite its geographical insignificance, this town attracts a wide array of tourists. From breathtaking waterfalls to relaxing hot springs, you will find yourself astonished at how much this little city holds within its borders.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, The Best 3-Day Tours from Phuket, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPai $64Hobart $134
The average daily cost (per person) in Pai is $64, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $134. 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 Pai and Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPai $14Hobart $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPai $28Hobart $152
Compare Hotels in Pai and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Pai or Hobart? 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: Pai Hotel Prices and Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pai $37Hobart $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pai
Also for Pai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: to/from Pai Hotel: $149
- Transfer and Tour to Pai / Chiang Mai: $149
- Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer: to/from Pai Hotel: $132
- Chiang Mai City to/from Pai Hotel: Private Transfer: $132
- Chiang Mai Private Car transfer to or from Pai(Mae Hong Son): $107
- Pa Pae Meditation: Private Car transfer to/from Chiang Mai: $70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Hobart Cruise Port to Hobart city hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart City Hotels to Arthur Cruise Port : $50
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Hobart Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Hobart Airport (HBA) to Arthur Cruise Port: $50
- Port Arthur Return Transfer, mimimum 4 passengers : $218
- Hobart to Hobart Int Airport (HBA) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $13
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Pai or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart and Pai 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 dayPai $21Hobart $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pai $40Hobart $23
Tours and Activities in Pai
For Pai, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jungle Tipsy Tubing Experience with Shots: $6.76
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- Grand Hobart with Richmond Village Tour: $102
- 3 day Tasmanian highlights tour – Hobart, Port Arthur and Bruny Island: $208
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $33
- Art and History Trail Walking Tour in Tasmania: $25
- Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Afternoon Tour from Hobart: $77
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Half-Day Tour from Hobart: $76
- Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided Lighthouse Tour & Lunch : $172
- Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart: $175
- Cruise Ship Wine Shore Excursion: $163
- Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond: $118
- Derwent River Historic Harbour Cruise From Hobart: $18
- Easy Bike Tour - Mt Wellington Summit Descent & Rainforest Ride: $98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPai $13Hobart $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tasmanian Premium Wine Tour with Tasmanian Cheese Platter: $135
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart and SE Tasmania: $144
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $182
- From Drink Tasmania Whisky Distillery Tour: $195
- Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour: $197
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings - Hobart/SE Tasmania: $229
- Tasmanian Tipples: Hobart Distillery Discovery Tours: $229
- 6 Hour Distillery Guided Tours in Tasmania with Lunch and Tasting: $231
- Whisky Distillery Tours and Tastings in Hobart and SE Tasmania: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Pai and Hobart, we can see that Hobart is more expensive. And not only is Pai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Pai is in Asia and Hobart is in Pacific, 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 Pai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pai 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart than you might in Pai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Pai Expensive? and Is Hobart Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Pai or Hobart?
Hobart has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Pai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Pai or Hobart in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Pai and Hobart. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Pai year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hobart because of the hiking and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Pai is much warmer than Hobart. Typically, the summer temperatures in Pai in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Hobart averages at about 17°C (63°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Hobart this time of the year. Pai usually receives less sunshine than Hobart during summer. Pai gets 146 hours of sunny skies, while Hobart receives 259 hours of full sun in the summer.
Pai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Pai usually receives more rain than Hobartin January. Pai gets 211 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryPai 29°C (85°F)Hobart 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Pai or Hobart in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Pai as well as Hobart. Pai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Hobart this time of year.
In October, Pai is generally much warmer than Hobartin April. Daily temperatures in Pai average around 29°C (84°F), and Hobart fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pai this time of the year. In the autumn, Pai often gets more sunshine than Hobartin April. Pai gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hobart receives 178 hours of full sun.
Pai receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Pai usually gets more rain in October than Hobartin April. Pai gets 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilPai 29°C (84°F)Hobart 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Pai or Hobart in the Winter?
Both Hobart and Pai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Pai throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Hobart for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Pai is much warmer than Hobart in the winter. The daily temperature in Pai averages around 24°C (74°F) in January, and Hobart fluctuates around 9°C (47°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pai. Pai usually receives more sunshine than Hobart during winter. Pai gets 283 hours of sunny skies, while Hobart receives 152 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Pai usually receives less rain than Hobartin July. Pai gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyPai 24°C (74°F)Hobart 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Pai or Hobart in the Spring?
Both Hobart and Pai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Pai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The heat can be very extreme in Pai. In the spring, Pai is much warmer than Hobart. Typically, the spring temperatures in Pai in April average around 32°C (89°F), and Hobart averages at about 13°C (55°F)in October.
In Hobart, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Pai. In the spring, Pai often gets more sunshine than Hobartin October. Pai gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hobart receives 209 hours of full sun.
Pai usually gets less rain in April than Hobartin October. Pai gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Hobart receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberPai 32°C (89°F)Hobart 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Hobart and Pai
| Pai | Hobart | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (74°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (83°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 32°C (89°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 30°C (86°F) | 181 mm (7.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 256 mm (10.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (85°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 54 mm (2.1 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.