Gili Islandsis 27% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (58/10) vs Ayutthaya "Fair" (51/10). Dorms avg $11/night vs $9/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★6 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
★★★★★17 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $29/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $36/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.09, dorms avg $11
★★★★★Coffee $1.80, dorms avg $9
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.00, 6 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.54, 17 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Ayutthaya | 🇮🇩 Gili Islands | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 | $11 cheaper | $4/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $27 | $21 cheaper | $6/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $51 | $40 cheaper | $11/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Ayutthaya | 🇮🇩 Gili Islands |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.67 | $1.06 60% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $9.15 | $5.40 41% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2 21% less | $2.54 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.09 | $1.80 14% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.90 | $0.60 33% 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
🇮🇩58
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMad Monkey Gili Trawangan (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels17
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
City to City
Getting Between Ayutthaya & Gili Islands
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Ayutthaya
🌧 Rainfall: 37mm/month
Best months: Jan, Nov, Dec
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
🌧 Rainfall: 196mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
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
🇮🇩 Gili Islands
1. BunkerFree
2. Gili Meno Taman Burung - Bird ParkFree
3. Gili Meno TurtlesFree
4. HalikFree
5. MALIMBU 2Free
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