A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Hyderabad vs. Koh Phi Phi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad and Koh Phi Phi can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Hyderabad or Koh Phi Phi?

Hyderabad

Hyderabad, located in Southern India, is the capital of the state of Telangana. It is a city rich with history and tradition as well as booming in the technology industry, hosting the India headquarters for both Microsoft and Google. In addition to many upscale restaurants and shops, Hyderabad is also home to important historic sites and beautiful landmarks.

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 2-Week Tours in India, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Hyderabad?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Hyderabad Prices
    India Prices
    Koh Phi Phi Prices
    Thailand Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Hyderabad $59
    Koh Phi Phi $95

The average daily cost (per person) in Hyderabad is $59, 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 Hyderabad and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Hyderabad $20
    Koh Phi Phi $50
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Hyderabad $40
    Koh Phi Phi $100
Compare Hotels in Hyderabad and Koh Phi Phi

Looking for a hotel in Hyderabad 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.

Hotels in Hyderabad


Hotels in Koh Phi Phi


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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: Hyderabad Hotel Prices and Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Hyderabad $12
    Koh Phi Phi $7.93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hyderabad

Also for Hyderabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer Round Trip Downtown to Hyderabad Airport: $143
  • Full Day Ramoji Film City Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $115
  • Discover Guided Group Tour with Lunch & Transfers: $104
  • 6-hours Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs Tour with transfer: $97
  • Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Hyderabad Round-Trip Transfer: $83
  • Private Transfer from Rajiv Gandhi (HYD) Airport to Hyderabad: $68
  • Hyderabad to Hyderabad Airport (HYD) Departure Private Transfer: $42
  • Airport Transfer to/from Hotel: $30

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:


  • Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)
    $17
  • 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:

  • Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $80
  • Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $29

Is it cheaper to fly into Hyderabad or Koh Phi Phi?

Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Hyderabad 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Hyderabad $29
    Koh Phi Phi $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hyderabad

For Hyderabad, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner: $99

Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:


  • Crepe
    $1.88
  • Sit Down Lunch
    $11
  • Casual Lunch
    $6.59
  • Coconut Donut
    $0.31
  • Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)
    $13
  • 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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Hyderabad $15
    Koh Phi Phi $52

Tours and Activities in Hyderabad

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hyderabad.

  • 2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad: $442
  • All Inclusive Hyderabad Full & Half Day Tour: $41
  • Best of Hyderabad (Guided Halfday City Sightseeing Tour): $88
  • Cult Immersions 2 - Charminar & Chowmahallah Palace Private Tour : $70
  • Cult Immersions 3 - Golkonda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tour 4 hrs: $50
  • Cult Immersions 5 - Enchanting Hyderabad Full Day Private Tour: $75
  • Day Tour Taj Mahal From Hyderabad: $179
  • Day Tour on Textile Art to Creative Bee Dye Farm, Hyderabad: $75
  • Day Trip to Bidar (Guided Private Tour by Car from Hyderabad: $151
  • Day Trip to Srisailam (Guided Private Tour from Hyderabad): $158
  • Day Trip to Warangal (Guided Private Experience by Car from Hyderabad): $139
  • Exclusive Private Full-Day Tour of Hyderabad City: $64

Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi

For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • 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
  • 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
  • Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $31

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Hyderabad $11
    Koh Phi Phi $6.51

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:


  • Mojito Bucket
    $16
  • Banana Daiquiri
    $6.28


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Hyderabad and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Koh Phi Phi is more expensive. And not only is Hyderabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hyderabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hyderabad 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 Koh Phi Phi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Phi Phi than you might in Hyderabad.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Hyderabad Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Hyderabad or Koh Phi Phi?

Hyderabad has a larger population, and is about 3600 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Hyderabad 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.