Which place is cheaper, Pattaya 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 Pattaya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tel Aviv or Pattaya, 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 Pattaya?
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.
Pattaya
Go where the locals go. If that is your vacation motto, you will want to take a look at the popular weekend getaway of Pattaya, Thailand. This seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand is just outside of Bangkok, and full of resorts, beer bars and beaches.
Hosting more than five million visitors a year, Pattaya is easily accessed from the capital and the airport. Keep in mind, the sex tourism industry is still a large money earner for this city, but efforts by local authorities have created resorts and attractions for families and vacationers from all around the world.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTel Aviv $195Pattaya $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Tel Aviv is $195, while the average daily cost in Pattaya is $88. 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 Pattaya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTel Aviv $105Pattaya $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTel Aviv $210Pattaya $52
Compare Hotels in Tel Aviv and Pattaya
Looking for a hotel in Tel Aviv or Pattaya? 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 Pattaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tel Aviv $11Pattaya $13
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$1.93
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Taxi to Airport$49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tel Aviv
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Tel Aviv:
- Private Transfers and Chauffeur Services: $300
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private transfer to Tel Aviv in Luxury Van: $293
- Tel Aviv Airport TLV Private Transfer to Tel Aviv in Business Car: $293
- Tel Aviv Airport(TLV) to Haifa city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $282
- Private Transfer from Herzlia to Jerusalem: $247
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: $247
- Tel Aviv Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Tel Aviv Airport Private Transfer To Dead Sea: $240
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv hotels to Haifa Cruise Port: $230
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) to Haifa Cruise Port: $230
- Private Transfer from Tel Aviv Int Airport (TLV) to Ashdod Port: $230
- Private Transfer: Jerusalem Hotels ↔ Ben Gurion Airport: $210
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pattaya
Also for Pattaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Admission Ticket to Underwater World Pattaya with Return Transfer: $52
- Airport Private Transfers from Pattaya City to Suvarnabhumi BKK: $71
- Alcazar Cabaret Show Pattaya Ticket with Transfer From Hotel: $28
- Alcazar Show Pattaya with private hotel Transfer: $35
- All Star Cruise Pattaya with Private Hotel Transfer: $73
- Art in Paradise Entry Ticket with Private Transfer: $37
- Art in Paradise Pattaya 3D Museum with Private Hotel Transfer: $43
- Bangkok Airport Private Transfer To or From Pattaya City: $80
- Big Bee farm Pattaya ( Entry & Return Transfers): $16
- Colosseum Cabaret Show Pattaya, Tickets & Transfers: $31
- Colosseum Show Pattaya Ticket with Private Hotel Transfers: $29
- Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Pattaya Option Transfer: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Tel Aviv or Pattaya?
Prices for flights to both Pattaya 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 $59Pattaya $40
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$27
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Dinner for 2 at Vatroshka$159
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Lunch at Segev Sarona$42
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Aroma Iced Coffee$4.57
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Lunch at the airport$39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tel Aviv
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Tel Aviv.
- Private Jaffa Flea Market Hapishpeshim Food Tour: $60
- Christmas Eve Tour Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dinner from Tel Aviv: $180
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pattaya
For Pattaya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- All Star Dinner Cruise with Cabaret Show in Pattaya: $35
- Ocean Sky Dinner Cruise with Live Cabaret Show in Pattaya: $43
- Pattaya Plates Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Pattaya Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Pattaya Night Guided Tour with Dinner: $52
- Atlantis Ocean Sky PLUS Pattaya Luxury Sunset Dinner Cruise: $67
- Thai Cooking Class in Pattaya: $74
- Full Day Thai Cooking Class in a Private Home near Bangkok: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tel Aviv $28Pattaya $22
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$96
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Etzel museum$4.90
Tours and Activities in Tel Aviv
Here are a few actual costs in Tel Aviv for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 30-minute Sightseeing Cruise of Tel Aviv and Jaffa Skyline: $29
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Israel’s Neve Tzedek: $8.99
- Airport to City Public Transit Experience Israel: $150
- An underground mistery - German Colony of Sarona Walking Tour: $75
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Tel Aviv: $89
- Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour: $89
- Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv: $125
- Caesarea Haifa and Akko Tour from Tel Aviv: $99
- Carmel Market Tasting Tour: $78
- Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv: $121
- Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour: $130
- Dead Sea and Masada Day Tour: $167
Tours and Activities in Pattaya
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pattaya.
- Coral Island Join Tour with Indian Lunch, Indian Nation: $2.75
- Pattaya Floating Market Tickets: $2.91
- Pattaya Park Tower Amusement Park Ticket and Revolving Restaurant: $3.07
- Coral Island Getaway: Pattaya Day Tour with Scenic Beaches: $4.39
- Experience The Floating Market in Pattaya: $6.00
- Art in Paradise Pattaya Admission Ticket: $6.00
- Art in Paradise Pattaya 3D Museum Admission Tickets: $6.50
- Art in Paradise Pattaya Entrance (Ticket Only): $7.67
- Coral Island Tour by Speedboat with Indian Lunch: $7.98
- Pattaya Sheep Farm Entrance Tickets: $8.50
- Pattaya Underwater World Admission Ticket: $8.56
- Entry Ticket for Art in Paradise 3D Art Museum in Pattaya: $9.64
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTel Aviv $26Pattaya $8.71
Sample the Local Flavors in Tel Aviv
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Tel Aviv:
- Guided Pub Crawl Night Tour at Tel Aviv: $29
- Tel Aviv Pub Crawl: $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Pattaya
Also in Pattaya, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pattaya Bar Crawl: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tel Aviv and Pattaya, we can see that Tel Aviv is more expensive. And not only is Pattaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tel Aviv is in Middle East and Pattaya 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 Pattaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pattaya 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 Pattaya.
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 Pattaya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tel Aviv or Pattaya?
Tel Aviv has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Pattaya. When comparing the sizes of Tel Aviv and Pattaya, 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.