Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Serengeti National Park?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Serengeti National Park or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Serengeti National Park or Bangkok, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Serengeti National Park or Bangkok?
Serengeti National Park
Sprawling across 5,700 square miles of northern Tanzania in East Africa, Serengeti National Park makes up one of the oldest ecosystems in the world-one whose climate, vegetation, and fauna has barely changed over the past million years. Today the park is a major wildlife destination, especially during the Great Migration when over a million hoofed animals are on the move.
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 Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySerengeti National Park $147Bangkok $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Serengeti National Park is $147, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $100. 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 Serengeti National Park and Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSerengeti National Park $54Bangkok $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSerengeti National Park $108Bangkok $96
Compare Hotels in Serengeti National Park and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Serengeti National Park 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Serengeti National Park $20Bangkok $6.24
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$2.39
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Skytrain Ticket$4.77
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.95
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Ferry Ride$0.78
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Taxi From Airport$7.46
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Short Taxi Ride$2.68
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Boat Taxi$1.49
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Trains to airport$4.77
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Airport Private Transfer from Bangkok Airports: $41
- Airport Private Transfers from Suvarnabhumi BKK to Bangkok City: $37
- Airport Transfer Camry/Fortuner or Similar: $45
- Airport Transfer Luxury Sedan Mercedes E Class BMW 5 Series: $98
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok by Luxury Car: $128
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Bangkok to Bangkok Airport BKK by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport Transfer: Don Mueang Airport DMK to Bangkok by Luxury Van: $104
- Airport private Transfer from Bangkok City to Suvarnabhumi BKK: $37
- Airport transfer to Bangkok downtown: $25
- Ancient City (Mueang Boran) Entrance Tickets With Hotel Transfer: $49
- Arrival Private Transfers from Bangkok Airport BKK to Bangkok in Business Car: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Serengeti National Park or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok and Serengeti National Park 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 daySerengeti National Park $65Bangkok $34
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)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.97
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.34
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.89
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.97
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Pad Thai$2.09
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Airport Lunch for 2$16
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Baiyoke Sky Observation Deck Ticket with Buffet Lunch or Dinner: $23
- Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Cabaret Show and Sunset View: $24
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $25
- Bangkok Sawasdee Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM+Beer FreeFlow: $26
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $27
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $28
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $28
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $29
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $30
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $30
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Serengeti National Park $51Bangkok $17
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$4.77
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$10
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.49
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.97
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$72
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Fish Pedicure$4.47
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.98
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Siriraj Museum (2)$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bangkok Chinatown Eats: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Bangkok Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Bangkok Self-Guided Walking Tour Essential Landmarks and Quizzes: $6.57
- A Self-Guided Tour of Bangkok's Most Picturesque Sights: $6.99
- Bangkok Noi Canal: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Chinatown & Golden Buddha Self-Guided Audio Tour (entry not incl): $6.99
- Bangkok's Wireless Road: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Bangkok Art and Culture Hidden Gems Self Guided Audio Tour: $8.57
- Erawan Museum Ticket (NON THAI): $9.80
- Bangkok Erawan Museum Ticket (NON-THAI): $9.80
- Bangkok Meland Siam Paragon Entry Ticket: $10
- Bangkok Space and Time Cube Admission Ticket: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySerengeti National Park $15Bangkok $5.44
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$1.19
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Original Speakeasy & Iconic Venues Pub Crawl: $30
- Bangkok Bar Crawl by Tuk Tuk: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Serengeti National Park and Bangkok, we can see that Serengeti National Park is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Serengeti National Park is in Africa 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 Serengeti National Park would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Serengeti National Park 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 Serengeti National Park Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
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.