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Boracayis 15% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (47/10) vs Bangkok "Pricey" (35/10). Dorms avg $16/night vs $13/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Bangkok
🇵🇭 Boracay
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.7 rating
★★★★★
10 hostels, avg 8.2 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $67/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $44/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.91, dorms avg $16
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $13
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $3.22, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $1.16, 10 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
26 attractions
★★★★★
26 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Bangkok | 🇵🇭 Boracay | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $18 | $15 cheaper | $3/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $39 | $28 cheaper | $12/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $75 | $48 cheaper | $28/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Bangkok | 🇵🇭 Boracay |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.22 | $3.02 6% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $16.08 | $10.30 36% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $3.22 | $1.16 64% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.91 | $2.58 11% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.29 | $0.34 74% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭▼
Bangkok
Thailand
35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $16/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelRoom 22 Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$16/night
Total hostels15
🇵🇭▼
Boracay
Philippines
47
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $13/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelFrendz Resort & Hostel Boracay (9.2)
Annual dorm avg$13/night
Total hostels10
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Bangkok
🇵🇭 Boracay
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (30d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (30d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Bangkok & Boracay
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Bangkok
35°C
High
/
27°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Nov, Dec
🇵🇭 Boracay
28°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 95mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Bangkok
1. King Rama V (Chulalongkorn) StatueFree
2. King Taksin MonumentFree
3. Museum of Natural HistoryFree
4. Two Kings MonumentFree
5. Colombet MomumentFree
🇵🇭 Boracay
No attraction data
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