Which place is cheaper, Pattaya or Jerusalem?
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 Jerusalem or Pattaya?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Pattaya, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Pattaya?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Pattaya
Go where the locals go. If that is your vacation motto, you will want to take a look at the popular weekend getaway of Pattaya, Thailand. This seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand is just outside of Bangkok, and full of resorts, beer bars and beaches.
Hosting more than five million visitors a year, Pattaya is easily accessed from the capital and the airport. Keep in mind, the sex tourism industry is still a large money earner for this city, but efforts by local authorities have created resorts and attractions for families and vacationers from all around the world.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Religious Tours in Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $146Pattaya $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $146, while the average daily cost in Pattaya is $93. 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 Jerusalem and Pattaya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $72Pattaya $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $144Pattaya $54
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Pattaya
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Pattaya? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Pattaya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $7.51Pattaya $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.54
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Light Rail Jerusalem$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $290
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Reliable Private Transfer: Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem / Tel Aviv: $170
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $150
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Airport: $149
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $96
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $85
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Allaenby Bridge: $85
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $69
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv (TLV) Airport-Private Departure Transfer: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pattaya
Also for Pattaya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Return hotel transfers to Gems Gallery Pattaya (Jewelry) : $2.43
- Pattaya Coral Island Tour with Indian Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $4.27
- Private Transfer from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport : $13
- Mini Siam Miniature World in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $22
- Teddy Bear Museum in Pattaya with Return Transfer: $22
- Alcazar Cabaret Show Pattaya Ticket with Transfer From Hotel: $28
- Private Airport Transfer: Bangkok to/from Pattaya Free Motorway: $34
- Airport transfer in Rayong from Airport to Hotel (UTP): $36
- Airport transfer in Rayong from Hotel to Airport (UTP): $36
- Art in Paradise Entry Ticket with Private Transfer: $38
- Pattaya Underwater World Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $40
- Underwater World at Pattaya Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Pattaya?
Prices for flights to both Pattaya and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $61Pattaya $43
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.00
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Watermelon$4.50
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Lunch$13
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Food at Market$17
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Juice$3.00
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Bagels$8.99
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Lunch for 2$16
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Snacks$6.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Mahane Yehuda Market food tour jerusalem: $99
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $206
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pattaya
For Pattaya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- All Star Dinner Cruise with Cabaret Show in Pattaya: $44
- Ocean Sky Pattaya Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment : $53
- Pattaya Night Guided Tour with Dinner: $53
- Ocean Sky Dinner Cruise with Live Cabaret Show in Pattaya: $59
- All Star Dinner Cruise Pattaya with Private Hotel Transfer: $73
- Thai Cooking Class in Pattaya: $76
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $9.53Pattaya $24
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$38
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- 1-Day : Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour. : $993
- 2-Days Tour Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, and The Dead Sea : $300
- 7-Hour Jerusalem Political Guided Tour from Jerusalem: $199
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $89
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $155
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $30
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour : $30
- Boutique Walking Tour of Jerusalem: $273
Tours and Activities in Pattaya
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Pattaya.
- Experience The Floating Market in Pattaya: $6.00
- Pool Party and Foam Experience for Indian Tourists at Pattaya : $6.29
- Pattaya Coral Islands Tour with Lunch: $7.90
- Mini Siam Miniature World in Pattaya Admission Ticket: $10
- Pattaya Underwater World Admission Ticket: $10
- Mini Siam Miniature World at Pattaya Admission Ticket: $11
- Mini Siam Miniature World in Pattaya Admission Ticket: $11
- Love In Museum in Pattaya Admission Ticket Thailand: $11
- Underwater World Pattaya (Ticket Only): $11
- Skip the Line: Legend Siam at Pattaya Admission Ticket: $12
- Frost Magical Ice of Siam for Foreigner Ticket: $13
- Pattaya Underwater World Entrance Ticket: $13
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $18Pattaya $9.42
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$5.40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Pattaya, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Pattaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Pattaya 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 Pattaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pattaya 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem than you might in Pattaya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Pattaya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Pattaya?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Pattaya. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Pattaya, 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 Jerusalem or Pattaya?
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 Jerusalem or Pattaya in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Pattaya. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Pattaya throughout the year.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Pattaya. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Pattaya. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pattaya receives 176 hours of full sun.
In the summer, Jerusalem is cooler than Pattaya. Typically, the summer temperatures in Jerusalem in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Pattaya averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Pattaya 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Pattaya in the Autumn?
Both Pattaya and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Pattaya because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Pattaya is December to April. The rainy season in Pattaya is June to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Pattaya. In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Pattaya. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 258 mm (10.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Pattaya. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Pattaya during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Pattaya receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Jerusalem is generally cooler than Pattaya. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 19°C (66°F), and Pattaya fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Pattaya 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Pattaya in the Winter?
Both Pattaya and Jerusalem during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Pattaya year-round.
Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Pattaya. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Pattaya, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Jerusalem often gets less sunshine than Pattaya. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pattaya receives 276 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem is much colder than Pattaya in the winter. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Pattaya fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Pattaya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Pattaya in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Pattaya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Pattaya attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Pattaya is the dry season. Also, June to October is the rainy season in Pattaya. In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Pattaya. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Pattaya receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pattaya this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pattaya during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Pattaya receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Jerusalem is much colder than Pattaya. Typically, the spring temperatures in Jerusalem in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Pattaya averages at about 30°C (86°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Pattaya 30°C (86°F)
Typical Weather for Pattaya and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 62 mm (2.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 202 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 232 mm (9.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
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