Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Koh Phi Phi?
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 Koh Phi Phi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Koh Phi Phi?
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.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPetra $125Koh Phi Phi $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $72. 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 Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Koh Phi Phi $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Koh Phi Phi $80
Compare Hotels in Petra and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Petra or Koh Phi Phi? 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 Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Koh Phi Phi $6.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$15
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Longboat Taxi$2.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $22
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $25
- Superfast Transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Arisa Speed Boat: $28
- One-Way Departure Transfer from Phi Phi Island (Speedboat) to Phuket Airport : $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi 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 $38Koh Phi Phi $11
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 Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.64
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Sit Down Lunch$9.27
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Casual Lunch$5.73
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Coconut Donut$0.27
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$11
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Sit Down Dinner$14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Koh Phi Phi $45
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 Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$8.18
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $13
- Phuket Trick Eye 3D Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $21
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $27
- Wonderful Phi Phi Islands Highlights Tour: $50
- PHI PHI ISLAND - Sunrise Trip From Phi Phi Don By Phi Phi Local Tour: $53
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
- Half Day & Sunset Phi Phi Island Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Koh Phi Phi $5.66
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$14
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Banana Daiquiri$5.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Koh Phi Phi?
Petra has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Koh Phi Phi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Petra or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Petra as well as Koh Phi Phi. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Petra usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the summer, Petra often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March. The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In October, Petra usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during autumn. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Petra is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Petra during the winter 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 Koh Phi Phi year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Koh Phi Phi. Petra usually gets more rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the winter, Petra often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Petra is much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Petra or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Koh Phi Phi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Petra usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Phi Phi this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during spring. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Petra is generally cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Petra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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