A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Phuket vs. Mount Everest for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Phuket Prices
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  Mount Everest Prices
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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Phuket $134
  Mount Everest $51

The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $134, while the average daily cost in Mount Everest is $51. 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 Phuket and Mount Everest in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Phuket $62
  Mount Everest $5.94
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Phuket $124
  Mount Everest $12

Compare Hotels in Phuket and Mount Everest

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Phuket $12
  Mount Everest -

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Phuket

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Phuket:

• Longtail Taxi (for Two)
  $9.08
• Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town
  $7.57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:

• Phuket Airport (HKT) Arrival Transfer to Phuket Hotels (Shared or Private): $11
• Phuket Airport (HKT) Departure Transfer from Phuket Hotels (Shared or Private): $11
• Phuket Airport Private Transfer To or From All Phuket Hotels: $13
• One-Way to/from Phi Phi Premium Ferry Transfer: $14
• HKT Airport Private Transfer to/from Whole Phuket: $14
• Phuket Airport Transfer (SHA Plus): $15
• Private Airport Transfer to/from Phuket Airport(HKT): $15
• Private Phuket Airport Transfer to Hotel and Vice Versa: $16
• Phuket Private Transfer from/to Phuket Airport HKT (one way): $16
• One-Way Ferry Transfer to/from Koh Phi Phi: $17
• One Way Cruise Transfer from Phuket to Phi Phi – Multiple Classes: $17
• (Privet)Phuket Transfer: $17

Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Mount Everest?

Prices for flights to both Mount Everest and Phuket 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Phuket $42
  Mount Everest $39

Typical Food Prices in Phuket

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Phuket:

• Casual Dinner (for Two)
  $8.75
• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $5.14
• Sit Down Dinner (for Two)
  $13
• Thai Noodles
  $2.72
• Bananas
  $0.76
• Pizza (for Two)
  $9.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Phuket.

• One Day Experience Cooking at Phuket Patong Thailand: $28
• Pum Thai Express Cooking Experience with Recipe Book: $37
• Siam Niramit Show with Optional Dinner: $47
• Siam Niramit Ticket with Round Transfer and Dinner: $50
• Old Town Food Tour | Travstore OG F.A.T: $50
• Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup: $51
• Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner: $52
• Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
• Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Phuket with Dinner at Promthep Cape: $52
• Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $53
• Phuket Coral Island & Sunset Dinner Cruise by Catamaran Yacht: $54
• Halal Phuket Thai Cooking Class: Fresh Market Tour by Locals: $55

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Phuket $47
  Mount Everest $16

Typical Entertainment Prices in Phuket

Here are a few typical costs in Phuket for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• One Day Boat Tour
  $27
• Scuba Diving (Two Dives)
  $76
• Thai Oil Massage
  $19
• Surfboard Rental
  $9.08

Tours and Activities in Phuket

Here are a few actual costs in Phuket for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Phuket Self Guided Island Tour: $3.55
• Phuket Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
• Oto Indoor Play Park Entrance Ticket in Phuket: $7.80
• Rock Beach Swing Phuket Scenic Photo Spot Ticket: $14
• Phuket Tour with Wat Chalong, Karon View Point, Old Town: $15
• Rock Beach Swing Entry Ticket: $15
• Half Day Phuket City tour + Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off: $16
• Phuket City Tour & Scenic Viewpoints / Night Market: $17
• Ultimate Virtual Reality Gaming Park Ticket at VAR Live in Phuket: $18
• Rock Beach Swing Ticket with Karon Viewpoint in Phuket: $18
• Phuket Old Town: Authentic Thai Costume Cultural Experience: $18
• Phuket Bird Park Admission Ticket: $18

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Phuket $7.05
  Mount Everest -

Typical Alcohol Prices in Phuket

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Phuket from other travelers:

• Cocktails (for Two)
  $6.05
• Beer
  $2.57

Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket

Also in Phuket, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Pub Crawl Rooftop, Bars, GoGo & 3 Clubs with Shots: $15
• Bar Crawl Tour: $29
• Cocktail Workshop with Distillery Visit & Tasting: $39
• Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience: $40
• Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience and Lunch: $53
• Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $87
• Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $134
• Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple: $172