Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi? 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: Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
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 in Sweden, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden, 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 dayGothenburg $145Koh Phi Phi $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $145, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $95. 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 Gothenburg and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $46Koh Phi Phi $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $92Koh Phi Phi $100
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $21Koh Phi Phi $7.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $216
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $162
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $132
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $128
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $80
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $74
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
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)$17
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Longboat Taxi$3.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $28
- Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Gothenburg 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 dayGothenburg $76Koh Phi Phi $23
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$1.88
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Sit Down Lunch$11
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Casual Lunch$6.59
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Coconut Donut$0.31
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$13
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Sit Down Dinner$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Ala Carte Package: $22
- International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Set Menu Package: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $18Koh Phi Phi $52
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $48
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $66
- City Kayak Tour: $53
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $37
- Eila's Time Travels: A Lycksele Family Walking Tour Game: $8.59
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $48
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $70
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $131
- Gothenburg - Private guided tour: $586
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $36
- Gothenburg : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $123
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$9.42
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Activities In & Around Phuket: Full Day Customizable Tour : $110
- 6 Hours Private Tour Around Phi Phi Islands From Phi Phi: $184
- Banana Beach Premium: Shared Tour: $137
- Early Bird Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $65
- Early Bird Phi Phi and 4 Islands Tour by Speedboat from Krabi: $100
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $15
- Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall Tour in Thailand: $99
- Half Day Tour Around Phi Phi Islands By Private Longtail Boat From Phi Phi: $110
- Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
- Half-Day Phi Phi Island Longtail Boat Tour with Maya Bay Visit: $19
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Maya Bay Sleep aboard Tour From Phi Phi: $143
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGothenburg $24Koh Phi Phi $6.51
Sample the Local Flavors in Gothenburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gothenburg:
- Guided Brewery Tour on Bicycle: $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$16
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Banana Daiquiri$6.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Gothenburg is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Gothenburg is in Europe and Koh Phi Phi 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 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 Gothenburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 500 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 16°C (61°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Phi Phi this time of the year. In Gothenburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Gothenburg usually receives more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during summer. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Koh Phi Phi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Gothenburg is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 9°C (47°F) in October, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In the autumn, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg usually gets less rain in October than Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. May to November in Koh Phi Phi is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Gothenburg. In the winter, Gothenburg is much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gothenburg in January average around -2°C (29°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during winter. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gothenburg usually receives more rain than Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Gothenburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
In April, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 5°C (41°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun.
Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Gothenburg usually gets less rain in April than Koh Phi Phi. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year. May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.