Which place is cheaper, Khao Sok National Park or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park?
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Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park?
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
Khao Sok National Park
In the south of Thailand, visitors will find a gorgeous getaway of pure nature. The Khao Sok National Park is a jungle reserve that covers over 700 square kilometers, and described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in the country.
Many say this jungle is over 160 million years old making it one of the world's oldest rainforests. The lush environment of limestone, waterfalls and thickets of vegetation will make any wanderer eager to discover more. Keep your eyes peeled for bears, boars, gaurs, tapirs, gibbons, deer, marbled cats, wild elephants and more. Look to the sky for over 300 species of bird and 38 different types of bats.
You'll find the best time to book is from December to April, better known as the dry season. From June to October there is significantly more rain and the threat of monsoons. Not only does it rain on your parade, but also it causes the leeches to emerge.
To enter the park is a 300 baht fee for foreigners, 150 for children, and 40 for Thai citizens. If someone tries to sell you a ticket for more than that, simply buy one at the park entrance. When planning your stay remember that your entrance fee is only valid for 24 hours. If you're staying multiple days, you'll need to pay up front. Often if you're with a tour, the entrance fee is included in the tour price, but you should inquire about this to make sure.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $190Khao Sok National Park $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $190, while the average daily cost in Khao Sok National Park is $126. 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 Tokyo and Khao Sok National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $79Khao Sok National Park $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $158Khao Sok National Park $56
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Khao Sok National Park
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park? 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $18Khao Sok National Park $74
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo One Way Transfer : $14
- Disneyland or Disneysea Transfer to or from Tokyo English Driver: $20
- Private Airport Transfer Haneda Airport to or from Tokyo City: $20
- Haneda Airport Private Transfer to Tokyo/Yokohama/MountFuji/Osaka: $42
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $56
- Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort: $62
- Tokyo City: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Yokohama City: $63
- Airport Shuttle Arrival Transfer : from Haneda Airport to Tokyo City: $65
- Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $66
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Sok National Park and Tokyo 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 dayTokyo $67Khao Sok National Park $52
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.41
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.41
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Meal at Airport$7.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tsukiji Food Tour Explore Markets and Temples in Tokyo: $18
- Hide's Table A Unique Dinner Gathering Every Wednesday Night: $21
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $34
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $34
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $34
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks: $44
- Weekend Japanese Cooking Demonstration with a Tokyo Mom, Toshiko: $49
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $51
- Tokyo private hidden food tour: $55
- Mastering the Grill A Ninja Yakiniku A5 Wagyu Dinner in Nippori : $56
- Tokyo Retro Backstreet Tokyo Tour Option to Add Dinner: $56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $71Khao Sok National Park $33
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Imperial Palace or Edo Castle Time Trip Learning Walking Tour: $3.42
- Tokyo 4‑Day Self‑Guided PDF Tour of Senso‑ji, Shibuya and more: $3.42
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Guided Tour: $3.46
- Self-Guided Tour of Tokyo's Hidden Alleys: $3.57
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Tokyo Asakusa & Senso-ji Tour with Audioguide: $8.34
- Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
- Horse Racing Tour with Local Fans in Tokyo: $10
- Shibuya drinking tour: $10
- Gyoda Oshi Castle Ninja Experience : $11
- Tokyo Subway Ticket : $11
- Water Bus Ticket Odaiba ↔ Asakusa: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $34Khao Sok National Park $6.50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$4.06
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $34
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $38
- 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $46
- Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $114
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $116
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $132
- Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $142
- Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $172
- From Tokyo：Mt.fuji /Museum/Sake brewery/ 1DAY BUS TOUR: $201
- Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $242
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Khao Sok National Park, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Khao Sok National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Khao Sok National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Khao Sok National Park 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo than you might in Khao Sok National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Tokyo Expensive? and Is Khao Sok National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park?
Tokyo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Khao Sok National Park experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Tokyo during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Sok National Park year-round.
Tokyo is around the same temperature as Khao Sok National Park in the summer. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Khao Sok National Park, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 206 hours of full sun.
Khao Sok National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets less rain in July than Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Khao Sok National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Khao Sok National Park. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tokyo this time of year. Khao Sok National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Tokyo is much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tokyo in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Khao Sok National Park averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during autumn. Tokyo gets 129 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Khao Sok National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Khao Sok National Park. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Sok National Park throughout the year.
In January, Tokyo is generally much colder than Khao Sok National Park. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 5°C (42°F), and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. In the winter, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Sok National Park receives 287 hours of full sun.
Tokyo usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Khao Sok National Park 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Khao Sok National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Sok National Park and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Sok National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Tokyo is much colder than Khao Sok National Park in the spring. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Khao Sok National Park fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Khao Sok National Park during spring. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Sok National Park receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Sok National Park. It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In April, Tokyo usually receives less rain than Khao Sok National Park. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Khao Sok National Park receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Khao Sok National Park 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Sok National Park and Tokyo
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| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.