Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Khao Lak | 🇮🇩 Medan | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | — | $11 | — |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | — | $20 | — |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | — | $36 | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Khao Lak | 🇮🇩 Medan |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | — | $1.77 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | — | $4.42 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | — | $1.77 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | — | $1.59 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | — | $0.29 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Khao Lak
Thailand
43
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $10/night). Strong hostel scene (7 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelKhaolak Wandee Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels7
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Medan
Indonesia
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $9/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelDazhong Backpacker's Hostel (8.9)
Annual dorm avg$9/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Khao Lak
🇮🇩 Medan
🇪🇺 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)
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