Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Zhengzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Zhengzhou and Koh Phi Phi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Zhengzhou
Along the Yellow River, a city from the future and the past resides. Ancient pagodas, futuristic domes, verdant gardens - Zhengzhou is a myriad of many worlds in one urban area. The provincial capital of the Henan Province, Zhengzhou is the encapsulation of a perfect city from its delicate balance of the natural and urban spheres. It was born during the Sui Dynasty, and its actual location was in the modern-day Chenggao. Moreover, Zhengzhou works as the political, economic, technological, and educational center of the province. The city is also one of the eight great ancient capitals of China, with a collection of architecture and art originating during iconic dynasties. These relics of the old world include the Shaolin Monastery, Henan Museum, the Pagoda Forest, the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory, the Songyue Pagoda, the Emperors of Yan and Huang, and the scenic views of the Yellow River. With over nine million inhabitants, Zhengzhou continues to grow at a thriving rate. It also should be noted that in June 2012, Greater Zhengzhou was named one of the thirteen emerging megacities in China according to the Economist Intelligent Unit. Known internationally for its amazing culmination of culture and history, Zhengzhou is the ideal city for travelers and inhabitants alike.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZhengzhou $98Koh Phi Phi $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Zhengzhou is $98, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $72. 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 Zhengzhou and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZhengzhou $36Koh Phi Phi $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZhengzhou $72Koh Phi Phi $80
Compare Hotels in Zhengzhou and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi? 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: Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zhengzhou $63Koh Phi Phi $6.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zhengzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zhengzhou:
- Private Transfer to Guoliang Village and Tunnel from Zhengzhou: $160
- Private Transfer to Shaolin Temple or Dengfeng from Zhengzhou Train station: $132
- Private transfer to Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou: $108
- Private Guided Tour/Transfer to Shaolin Temple: $98
- Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes : $95
- One-Way Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Luoyang: $80
- One-Way Private Transfer from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng: $70
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer , Zhengzhou Airport Transfer : $65
- Zhengzhou Airport Transfer( Hotel to Airport): $59
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer , Zhengzhou Airport Transfer : $53
- Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport Chauffeur Transfer, Zhengzhou Airport Transfer: $31
- [Airport Transfer] Zhengzhou Xinjiang International Airport Zhengzhou City Transfer There is a reputation for high service! : $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$15
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Longboat Taxi$2.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $22
- One-Way Departure Transfer from Phi Phi Island (Speedboat) to Phuket Airport : $52
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $24
- Superfast Transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Arisa Speed Boat: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Zhengzhou 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 dayZhengzhou $28Koh Phi Phi $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zhengzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zhengzhou.
- Zhengzhou Erqi Square and Night Markets Private Tour including Dinner: $145
Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.64
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Sit Down Lunch$9.27
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Casual Lunch$5.73
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Coconut Donut$0.27
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$11
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Sit Down Dinner$14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zhengzhou $8.18Koh Phi Phi $45
Tours and Activities in Zhengzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Zhengzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Guoliangcun from Zhengzhou: $265
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $275
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Yuntai Mountain from Zhengzhou: $265
- All inclusive Anyang Yin Xu ruins and Character Museum day tour from Zhengzhou: $209
- Full-Day Private Kaifeng Highlight Tour from Zhengzhou: $248
- Independent Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $188
- Kaifeng City Highlights Independant Tour from Zhengzhou: $80
- Private Day Tour to Guoliang from Zhengzhou: $268
- Private Day Tour to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes from Zhengzhou: $210
- Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Songyang Academy from Zhengzhou: $233
- Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple from Zhengzhou with Flexiable Departure Time: $198
- Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple with Kungfu Class from Zhengzhou: $287
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$8.18
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $13
- Phuket Trick Eye 3D Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $21
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $27
- Wonderful Phi Phi Islands Highlights Tour: $50
- PHI PHI ISLAND - Sunrise Trip From Phi Phi Don By Phi Phi Local Tour: $53
- Half Day & Sunset Phi Phi Island Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZhengzhou $6.31Koh Phi Phi $5.66
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$14
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Banana Daiquiri$5.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zhengzhou and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Zhengzhou is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Zhengzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zhengzhou than you might in Koh Phi Phi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zhengzhou Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Zhengzhou has a larger population, and is about 2010 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Zhengzhou and Koh Phi Phi, 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.
When is the best time to visit Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Zhengzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Koh Phi Phi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Zhengzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
In the summer, Zhengzhou is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zhengzhou in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Zhengzhou. In the summer, Zhengzhou often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Phi Phi. Zhengzhou gets 215 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun.
Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Zhengzhou. Zhengzhou usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Zhengzhou gets 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZhengzhou 28°C (83°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zhengzhou and Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Zhengzhou is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Zhengzhou average around 16°C (61°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Zhengzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Phi Phi during autumn. Zhengzhou gets 188 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Zhengzhou usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Zhengzhou gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZhengzhou 16°C (61°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zhengzhou as well as Koh Phi Phi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Zhengzhou in the winter. Zhengzhou is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the winter. The daily temperature in Zhengzhou averages around 1°C (34°F) in January, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In the winter, Zhengzhou often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Zhengzhou gets 159 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun.
Zhengzhou usually gets less rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Zhengzhou gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZhengzhou 1°C (34°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zhengzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Zhengzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Zhengzhou is much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zhengzhou in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zhengzhou. Zhengzhou usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during spring. Zhengzhou gets 201 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In April, Zhengzhou usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Zhengzhou gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZhengzhou 16°C (61°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Zhengzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 9°C (49°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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