Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Suzhou?
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 Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Suzhou and Koh Phi Phi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
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 from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Suzhou Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySuzhou $127Koh Phi Phi $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Suzhou is $127, 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 Suzhou and Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSuzhou $39Koh Phi Phi $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSuzhou $78Koh Phi Phi $100
Compare Hotels in Suzhou and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Suzhou 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: Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Suzhou $58Koh Phi Phi $7.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Private Day Tour: Gardens and Old Street in Suzhou with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $277
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Suzhou to Beijing Bullet Train Ticket with Local Private Transfer : $178
- Hangzhou Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Wuzhen Water Town : $144
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town : $90
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town : $81
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $80
- Private Round Trip Transfer from Suzhou to Luzhi Water Town: $64
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Zhouzhuang Water Town and Suzhou City: $58
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: $29
- Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi and Suzhou 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 daySuzhou $57Koh Phi Phi $23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $55
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
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.Suzhou $9.47Koh Phi Phi $52
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 1 Day Suzhou Private Tour - Create the Tour You Want: $300
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Tour: Humble Administrator’s Garden,Tiger Hill and Canal : $134
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride : $128
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $145
- Classic Suzhou Tour with Hotel or Railway Station Pickup: $269
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $296
- Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Authentic Lunch: $167
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Private Tour with Local Guide: $298
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.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $15
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Phi Phi Sunset Longtail Boat Cruise to Maya Bay and Snorkeling: $18
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Half-Day Phi Phi Island Longtail Boat Tour with Maya Bay Visit: $19
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket (SHA Plus): $22
- Trick Eye Museum at Phuket Admission Ticket: $24
- Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySuzhou $6.50Koh 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:
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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 Suzhou and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Suzhou is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Suzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Suzhou 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 Suzhou Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Suzhou has a larger population, and is about 1340 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Suzhou 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 Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Suzhou as well as Koh Phi Phi. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
In the summer, Suzhou is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Suzhou in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Suzhou this time of the year. In the summer, Suzhou often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou receives a lot of rain in the summer. Suzhou usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySuzhou 28°C (83°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Suzhou are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Suzhou is generally cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Suzhou average around 19°C (65°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during autumn. Suzhou gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In October, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March. The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSuzhou 19°C (65°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Suzhou during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
Suzhou can be very cold during winter. Suzhou is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the winter. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 4°C (39°F) in January, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Suzhou often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun.
Suzhou usually gets more rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year. December to March is the dry season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySuzhou 4°C (39°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Suzhou and Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Suzhou is much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Suzhou in April average around 15°C (58°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 29°C (84°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Phi Phi this time of the year. Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during spring. Suzhou gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Suzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Suzhou usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Suzhou gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSuzhou 15°C (58°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Suzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 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.