Ayutthayais 13% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (51/10) vs Dumaguete "Fair" (45/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★6 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★7 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $29/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $32/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.09, dorms avg $11
★★★★★Coffee $2.47, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.00, 6 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.51, 7 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Ayutthaya | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $18 | $2/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $27 cheaper | $29 | $2/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $51 | $48 cheaper | $2/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Ayutthaya | 🇵🇭 Dumaguete |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.67 37% less | $4.26 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $9.15 12% less | $10.35 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2 | $1.51 25% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.09 15% less | $2.47 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.90 | $0.26 71% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $11/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelPlus Hostel Ayutthaya (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$11/night
Total hostels6
🇵🇭45
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Dumaguete (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
City to City
Getting Between Ayutthaya & Dumaguete
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
🌧 Rainfall: 37mm/month
Best months: Jan, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
🌧 Rainfall: 93mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
1. Wat Borom PhuttharamFree
2. Wat NokFree
3. Ayutthaya Boat & Travel River Cruise depar…Free
4. Buddha Head in Tree RootsFree
5. King Ananda Mahidol MonumentFree
🇵🇭 Dumaguete
No attraction data
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