Which place is cheaper, Yichang or Pattaya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Pattaya or Yichang?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Pattaya and Yichang 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: Pattaya or Yichang?
Pattaya
Go where the locals go. If that is your vacation motto, you will want to take a look at the popular weekend getaway of Pattaya, Thailand. This seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand is just outside of Bangkok, and full of resorts, beer bars and beaches.
Hosting more than five million visitors a year, Pattaya is easily accessed from the capital and the airport. Keep in mind, the sex tourism industry is still a large money earner for this city, but efforts by local authorities have created resorts and attractions for families and vacationers from all around the world.
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Beijing, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPattaya $66Yichang $58
The average daily cost (per person) in Pattaya is $66, while the average daily cost in Yichang is $58. 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 Pattaya and Yichang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPattaya $24Yichang $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPattaya $48Yichang $48
Compare Hotels in Pattaya and Yichang
Looking for a hotel in Pattaya or Yichang? 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: Pattaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Pattaya $12Yichang $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pattaya
Also for Pattaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Return hotel transfers to Gems Gallery Pattaya (Jewelry) : $2.12
- Bus transfer between Pattaya and Bangkok: $3.69
- Big Bee farm Pattaya ( Entry & Return Transfers): $11
- Pattaya City: Tappia Floating Cafe Pattaya Transfer & Drink: $16
- Mini Siam Miniature World in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $19
- Pattaya Art in Paradise Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $19
- Teddy Bear Museum in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $22
- Frost Magical Ice Of Siam in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $24
- Mimosa Pattaya City of Love with Show & Return Transfer: $24
- Mimosa Pattaya City of Love with Cabaret Show & Return Transfer: $24
- Frost Magical Ice Of Siam at Pattaya with Return Transfer: $24
- Mini Siam Miniature World Admission with Roundtrip Transfer from Pattaya: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Pattaya or Yichang?
Prices for flights to both Yichang and Pattaya 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 dayPattaya $22Yichang $21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pattaya
For Pattaya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- All Star Dinner Cruise, Cabaret Show & Beer Buffet: $32
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Pattaya $21Yichang $18
Tours and Activities in Pattaya
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pattaya.
- Floating Market Entry Ticket: $3.18
- Pattaya sheep Farm Entrance Tickets: $3.60
- FlowerLand Pattaya Admission Ticket (Optional Activities): $4.97
- Fairy Sweet Village Pattaya Entry ticket: $5.41
- Art in Paradise Pattaya Admission Ticket: $6.00
- Mini Siam Entry Ticket: $6.62
- Entry Ticket for Art in Paradise 3D Art Museum in Pattaya: $7.18
- Pattaya : Coral Island Tour by Speedboat with Indian Lunch & Pick Up from Hotel: $7.59
- Half-day Coral Island Join Tour with Lunch from Pattaya: $7.73
- Pattaya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Mini Siam Miniature World in Pattaya Admission Ticket: $9.44
- Mini Siam Miniature World at Pattaya Admission Ticket: $9.44
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $761
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- Private Tour: Essence of Yichang Day Tour: $165
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Yichang hotel/Sanxia Tourist Center/Maoping pier to Zhangjiajie: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPattaya $8.18Yichang $14
When comparing the travel costs between Pattaya and Yichang, we can see that Pattaya 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 Pattaya Expensive? and Is Yichang Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Pattaya or Yichang?
Yichang has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Pattaya. When comparing the sizes of Pattaya and Yichang, 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 Pattaya or Yichang?
Yichang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Pattaya experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Pattaya or Yichang in the Summer?
Both Yichang and Pattaya during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Pattaya because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Pattaya is generally around the same temperature as Yichang. Daily temperatures in Pattaya average around 29°C (84°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
In Yichang, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Pattaya often gets less sunshine than Yichang. Pattaya gets 176 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 206 hours of full sun.
Yichang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Pattaya usually gets less rain in July than Yichang. Pattaya gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPattaya 29°C (84°F)Yichang 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Pattaya or Yichang in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Pattaya and Yichang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Pattaya year-round.
Pattaya is a little warmer than Yichang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Pattaya averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Yichang fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
In Pattaya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Pattaya usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during autumn. Pattaya gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 134 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Pattaya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Pattaya usually receives more rain than Yichang. Pattaya gets 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to April in Pattaya is the dry season. Also, June to October is the rainy season in Pattaya.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPattaya 28°C (82°F)Yichang 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Pattaya or Yichang in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Pattaya as well as Yichang. Pattaya attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Pattaya is much warmer than Yichang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Pattaya in January average around 27°C (80°F), and Yichang averages at about 6°C (43°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pattaya this time of the year. In the winter, Pattaya often gets more sunshine than Yichang. Pattaya gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yichang receives 92 hours of full sun.
Pattaya usually gets more rain in January than Yichang. Pattaya gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPattaya 27°C (80°F)Yichang 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Pattaya or Yichang in the Spring?
Both Yichang and Pattaya are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Pattaya throughout the year.
In April, Pattaya is generally much warmer than Yichang. Daily temperatures in Pattaya average around 30°C (86°F), and Yichang fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pattaya. Pattaya usually receives more sunshine than Yichang during spring. Pattaya gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Yichang receives 129 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Pattaya usually receives less rain than Yichang. Pattaya gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Yichang receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Pattaya is December to April. The rainy season in Pattaya is June to October.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPattaya 30°C (86°F)Yichang 18°C (65°F)
Typical Weather for Yichang and Pattaya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (80°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (85°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 30°C (86°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| May | 30°C (85°F) | 202 mm (7.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Jun | 29°C (85°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (84°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 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.