A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Singapore vs. Khao Yai National Park for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Singapore or Khao Yai National Park?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Singapore or Khao Yai National Park? 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: Singapore or Khao Yai National Park?

Singapore

Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.

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 Budget Tours to Singapore, The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.


Which place is cheaper, Khao Yai National Park or Singapore?

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

  • Singapore Prices
    Singapore Prices
    Khao Yai National Park Prices
    Thailand Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Singapore $179
    Khao Yai National Park $85

The average daily cost (per person) in Singapore is $179, 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 Singapore and Khao Yai National Park in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Singapore $101
    Khao Yai National Park $41
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Singapore $202
    Khao Yai National Park $82
Compare Hotels in Singapore and Khao Yai National Park

Looking for a hotel in Singapore 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.

Hotels in Singapore


Hotels in Khao Yai National Park


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Singapore $11
    Khao Yai National Park $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:


  • Taxi to Airport
    $25

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:

  • Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $39
  • Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
  • Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $280
  • SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $49
  • Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer: $40
  • City Transfer to Airport/Seaport Terminal: $54
  • Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer: $29
  • Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer: $23
  • Attractions Shared Transfers from Hotel: $12
  • Airport/Seaport Transfer with Arrival Meet&Greet: $85
  • Airport Transfer Within Your Budget: $58
  • Singapore to Tioman island (Mersing jetty) - Private Transfer: $270

Is it cheaper to fly into Singapore or Khao Yai National Park?

Prices for flights to both Khao Yai National Park and Singapore 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
    Singapore $50
    Khao Yai National Park $33
Typical Food Prices in Singapore

Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:


  • Breakfast
    $4.75
  • Sugarcane Juice
    $1.56

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.

  • Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $53
  • Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $54
  • Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $55
  • Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
  • Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $60
  • Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
  • Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour: $68
  • Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
  • Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $74
  • Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $74
  • Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $75
  • Eat and Snap in Chinatown Walking Food Tour: $76

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Singapore $34
    Khao Yai National Park $10

Tours and Activities in Singapore

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:

  • Marina Bay Sands SkyPark for Observation Deck Ticket singapore: $40
  • Private Singapore Tour: Bus and Car Transportation: $200
  • Singapore Early Migrants Tour: $140
  • Singapore River Cruise Tour Ticket Pass: $29
  • #16Hrs Melaka Highlights Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $143
  • (Small Group) Night Wonders of Cruise & Light Shows: $79
  • (Small Group) Starry Night Singapore Sentosa Tour : $119
  • 1-way Singapore hotel pickup (Batam private tour guests only): $120
  • 2 Pax Bundle Singapore River Cruise and Stunning Light Shows: $70
  • 3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore: $256
  • 3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour: $81
  • 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $68

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Singapore $28
    Khao Yai National Park $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:

  • Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $30
  • Singapore Pub Crawl: $36
  • Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $39
  • Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $41
  • LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $77
  • LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge Package: $192


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

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Singapore Expensive? and Is Khao Yai National Park Expensive?.