How much is it to travel Thailand’s eastern islands – A cost estimation for a 13 days trip
At least since the movie “The Beach” Thailand is a famous destination for backpackers. You can get awesome beaches, good food and many other things on a small budget. But how much does it cost to travel Thailand? Based on my trips I made a sample trip on three islands. A flight is not included
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Lunch/Dinner | 20-180 Baht |
| Tuk Tuk | from 120 Baht |
| Cocktail | 60-80 Baht |
| Bangkok: (2 nights, plus 1 in the overnight train) | |
|---|---|
| Lub D Hostel 4-bed-dorm | 500-750 Baht/night |
| Chaosun Road | 0 Baht, but cost for souvenirs |
| Wat Pho temple | 100 Baht |
| National Museum | 40 Baht |
| Na Phra Lan Road | 0 Baht |
| Floating Market | 200 Baht |
| Ko Pha Ngan: (3 nights) | |
| Overnight train to Surat Thani | 680 Baht |
| Transfer train station to ferry terminal | 120 Baht |
| Ferry to Koh Pha Ngan | 40 Baht |
| Haad Khuad Resort Bungalow, transfer included | 700 Baht/night |
| Hike to the viewpoint | 0 Baht |
| Ko Samui: (3 nights) | |
| Ferry from Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Samui | 220 Baht |
| Lady-Boy Show | Free entrance but you have to buy a drink, at least 100 Baht |
| Parties | Free entrance |
| 30 minutes massage | 180 Baht |
| Hostel, 10-bed-dorm | 280 Baht/night |
| Koh Tao*: (3 nights) | |
| Ferry from Ko Samui to Koh Tao | 650 Baht |
| Ananas Samui Hostel, 8-bed-dorm | 400 Baht/night |
* Diving in Koh Tao (2000 Baht) in not included.
This results in 7970 Baht, which is around 200€ (40 Baht = 1 Euro) or about 15€ per day. Please be aware that food, souvenirs, flights and transportation between sights is not included in the calculation. Please be also aware, that prices can change quickly, so that this calculation couldn’t be up to date anymore.
Of course all this is a sample trip, I also didn’t include the famous fullmoon party. I hope that it helps in getting in impression how much such a trip could cost.
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