Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Bangkok can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Bangkok?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, 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 Petra and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Petra and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Bangkok $5.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
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:
- Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus transfer to/from Bangkok: $4.06
- Bus transfer from/to Suvarnabhumi Airport: $4.99
- Airport BKK||DMK : Private car Transfer to downtowns Bangkok: $12
- Private transfer from Hotel in Bangkok to BKK Airport : $14
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer (BKK/DMK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Bangkok International Airport - Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Transfer To City Hotels Or Hotel To Airport: $15
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: $17
- Bangkok International Airport - Arrival Transfer: $17
- Departure Private Transfer Bangkok City to Bangkok Airport BKK or DMK by Sedan: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Bangkok $18
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
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.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $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
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $24
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Bangkok $16
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
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:
- Thailand's Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $1.99
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Road to Democracy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Thailand's Modern Politics: $5.20
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.31
- Skip the line Admission Ticket: Ayutthaya Floating Market: $5.52
- Chinatown and Wat Traimit Self-Guided Walking Tour: $8.00
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Skip the Line Admission Ticket of Ayothaya Floating Market: $8.28
- Pororo Aqua Park Entry Ticket: $9.46
- Skip the Line: Patpong Museum Guided Tour : $9.66
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Audio Guide: $10
- Grand Palace Self-Guided Walking Tour: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Bangkok $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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Bangkok, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East 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 Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Bangkok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 360 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra 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 Petra or Bangkok?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Petra or Bangkok in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Bangkok. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Bangkok averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Petra or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Bangkok. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. May to October in Bangkok is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Bangkok. Petra usually gets less rain in October than Bangkok. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun.
In October, Petra is generally around the same temperature as Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Petra or Bangkok in the Winter?
Both Bangkok and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bangkok is November to February. In January, Petra usually receives more rain than Bangkok. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives less sunshine than Bangkok during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
Petra is much colder than Bangkok in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Bangkok fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Petra or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Petra usually gets less rain in April than Bangkok. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Bangkok, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Petra is cooler than Bangkok. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Bangkok averages at about 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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