Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Bali?
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 Bali or Khao Yai National Park?
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 Bali and Khao Yai National Park can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Khao Yai National Park?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
Khao Yai National Park
Adventurous travelers are always in search of new terrain to conquer. At over 2,000 square kilometers, Khao Yai National Park is Thailand's second largest national park, and just full of jungles to trek through. In the southwest of Thailand is a sanctuary of mountains and waterfalls.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Bali Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $85Khao Yai National Park $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $85, while the average daily cost in Khao Yai National Park is $85. 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 Bali and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Khao Yai National Park $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Bali and Khao Yai National Park
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Khao Yai 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: Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.68Khao Yai National Park $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Denpasar HTL-APT(DPS) : $8.88
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Ride Bali ATV Adventure Ticket And Transfer: $34
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Paragliding In Bali With Private Hotel Transfer: $140
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Luxury Bali Private Airport Transfer Alphard: $113
- LuxMe Bali Four Hands massage with Hotel Transfer: $58
- Horse Riding on the Black Sand Beach and Free Hotel Transfers: $74
- Exclusive Bali Airport Departure Private Transfer: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Khao Yai National Park?
Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Bali 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 dayBali $34Khao Yai National Park $33
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Private Tour Rafting Uluwatu Kecak Dance Sunset and Dinner in Jimbaran Bay: $30
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Amazing Private Tour-Uluwatu Kecak Dance and Romantic Seafood Dinner: $33
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $38
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $41
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Uluwatu Temple Sunset Tour & Dinner at Jimbaran Bay: $63
- Highlights Padang - Padang, Melasti Beach & Jimbaran Dinner: $65
- Exotic North Bedugul, Tanah Lot, and Jimbaran Seafood Dinner: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $10Khao Yai National Park $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Telaga Waja White Water Rafting Adventure : $55
- Legendary Scenic Spots Of Nusa Penida Private Guided Day Tour: $48
- Private Tours Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Palace & Market: $80
- Ubud Bali ATV Quad Bike Adventure: $45
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $54
- 2 Day Tours Ubud Art Village, Dance And Other Tourist Attractions: $186
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
- 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
- ATV Tour Through Fun Zone and Scenic Trek: $35
- Adventure Rafting Journey With Us! And Ubud Tours : $123
- All Inclusive Tour to Tanah Lot Temple and Monkey Forest: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.07Khao Yai National Park $13
When comparing the travel costs between Bali and Khao Yai National Park, we can see that Khao Yai National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Bali or Khao Yai National Park?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Bali or Khao Yai National Park in the Summer?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Bali during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Yai National Park year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Khao Yai National Park gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Bali usually gets less rain in July than Khao Yai National Park. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 315 mm (12.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Bali. In the summer, Bali often gets more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 176 hours of full sun.
In July, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bali or Khao Yai National Park in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Khao Yai National Park. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Khao Yai National Park attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Khao Yai National Park receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Bali usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Khao Yai National Park this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives more sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during autumn. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bali is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Khao Yai National Park 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bali or Khao Yai National Park in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bali as well as Khao Yai National Park. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Yai National Park throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. Bali usually gets more rain in January than Khao Yai National Park. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In the winter, Bali often gets less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Yai National Park receives 276 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Bali is around the same temperature as Khao Yai National Park. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bali in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Khao Yai National Park averages at about 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Khao Yai National Park 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Bali or Khao Yai National Park in the Spring?
Both Khao Yai National Park and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Yai National Park because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Yai National Park. In April, Bali usually receives less rain than Khao Yai National Park. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Khao Yai National Park receives 128 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Khao Yai National Park. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Khao Yai National Park during spring. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Yai National Park receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bali is generally cooler than Khao Yai National Park. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Khao Yai National Park fluctuates around 30°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Khao Yai National Park 30°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Yai National Park and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 128 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 225 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 277 mm (10.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 315 mm (12.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 385 mm (15.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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