Which place is cheaper, Chiang Rai or Tel Aviv?
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 Tel Aviv or Chiang Rai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Chiang Rai, 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: Tel Aviv or Chiang Rai?
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel and is situated on the Mediterranean coast 60 kilometers north of Jerusalem. It's a rapidly growing city and is one of the most modern and cosmopolitan cities in Israel. The official name is Tel Aviv-Yafo because the city has grown to include the ancient port city of Yafo. If you're looking for an embassy, you are likely to find it in Tel Aviv, despite Jerusalem being the official capital of Israel.
Chiang Rai
If you find yourself dreaming of a vacation in Northern Thailand, consider the metropolitan city of Chiang Rai. This centrally located capital of the Chiang Rai province provides an excellent home base for exploring the surrounding areas. While it serves well as a home base, it has its own charms worth wandering.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, and The Best Contiki Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $200Chiang Rai $51
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $200, while the average daily cost in Chiang Rai 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 Tel Aviv and Chiang Rai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $108Chiang Rai $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $216Chiang Rai $38
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Chiang Rai
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Chiang Rai? 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: Tel Aviv Hotel Prices and Chiang Rai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Chiang Rai $3.53
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tel Aviv
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Tel Aviv are as follows:
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Local Bus to Central Bus Station$1.98
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Taxi to Airport$50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- transfer from bengurion airport to Jerusalem: $200
- suv BG airport transfer to tlv 4 people: $85
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $120
- Private Airport Transfer - Great Service: $183
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Tel Aviv to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $110
- Tel Aviv to Jerusalem - Private Intercity Transfers: $120
- Tel Aviv to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) Private Departure Transfers: $55
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer to Tel Aviv Airport TLV in Business Car: $283
- Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Tel Aviv - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $107
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $286
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV to Jerusalem city - Arrival Private Transfer: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chiang Rai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Chiang Rai:
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Bus to White Temple$1.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chiang Rai
Also for Chiang Rai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 days tour in Chiang rai, included hotel, lunch,pick up&transfer: $187
- Chiang Rai 4 Temples and Lalitta Cafe Full Day Tour with Transfer: $54
- Chiang Rai Airport to Chiang Khong & Golden Triangle Transfer: $56
- Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai Private Scenic Transfer Tour: $153
- 2 Days 1 Night Slow Boat Transfer to Luang Prabang: $83
- Chiang Rai:Private Transfer to Chiang Mai & Temples Visit: $267
- Private Chiang Rai Airport Transfer to City Hotels: $31
- Private Transfer from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Chiang Rai?
Prices for flights to both Chiang Rai and Tel Aviv 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 dayTel Aviv $60Chiang Rai $22
Typical Food Prices in Tel Aviv
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Tel Aviv:
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Dinner for Two$28
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$163
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$43
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.69
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Lunch at the airport$40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $45
- Tel Aviv Food Tour: The Magic of Carmel Market: $49
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Carmel Market Food Tour: $75
- Levinsky Market Food Tour: $145
- Food Tour of Sarona Market and Azraeli Center: $165
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chiang Rai
For Chiang Rai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Private Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Rai: $37
- Chiang Rai Private Thai and Akha Cooking Class with Market Visit: $50
- Private Cooking Class in Chiang Rai: $53
- Lanna Home Cooking Class at Give Green Farm House: $55
- Half-Day Thai Cooking Class with organic ingredients: $56
- Thai Cooking Class in Chiangrai with The Market Tour: $56
- 1 Day Trekking Group Tour With Bamboo Cooking / Chiang Rai: $56
- Trekking & bamboo cooking Tour: $57
- Chiang Rai Jungle Trekking with Bamboo Cooking and Hot Springs: $58
- Jungle Trekking with Waterfall and Bamboo Cooking in Chiang Rai: $62
- From Chiang Rai Jungle Adventure Group Trekking Bamboo Cooking: $63
- Suwannee Thai Cooking and Market Visit from Chiang Rai: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Chiang Rai $8.19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tel Aviv
Here are a few typical costs in Tel Aviv for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Masada tour from Tel Aviv$99
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Etzel museum$5.02
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour: $300
- A Self-Guided Jaffa Tour: The Story of its American-German Colony: $7.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- Ben Yehuda 7, Private Bike Tour with Yalla Bikes: $90
- Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
- Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $109
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Caesarea, Haifa, Akko & Rosh Hanikra Full Day Private Tour: $1,662
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Carmel Market Tour: $200
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
Tours and Activities in Chiang Rai
For Chiang Rai, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Half Day Join Tour Chiang Rai Pick Up Only In Chiang Rai: $27
- Half Day Joyfull Tour in Chiang Rai Downtown: $38
- Scenic View ATV Tour and Pineapple Farm Visit in Chiang Rai: $38
- Full Day Group Tour in Chiang Rai: $40
- One Day Group Tour Experience in Chiangrai: $41
- Explore Full-Day Tour & Lunch Buffet: $42
- Chiang Rai Discovery Full Day Guided Tour and Free Lunch Buffet: $42
- Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI: $42
- Mae Fah Luang Art & Cultural Park, around Chiang Rai city tour: $47
- Half Day Cycling Tour to the White temple: $49
- Chiang Rai 7 Incredible Highlights Tour Lunch Included: $51
- Chiang Rai Iconic 4 Temples White Blue Red and Lalitta Cafe Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $27Chiang Rai $9.05
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour with Shots: $27
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl with 4 Stops and Free Shots: $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Chiang Rai, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Chiang Rai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Chiang Rai 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 Chiang Rai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chiang Rai 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 Tel Aviv would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tel Aviv than you might in Chiang Rai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tel Aviv Expensive? and Is Chiang Rai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Chiang Rai?
Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Chiang Rai. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Chiang Rai, 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.
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.