Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Khao Sok
🇵🇭 Siargao
Solo budget traveler
—
★★★★★
18 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
—
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $66/night
Digital nomad
—
★★★★★
Coffee $2.03, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
—
★★★★★
Beer $1.18, 18 hostels
First-time Europer
—
★★★★★
17 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Khao Sok | 🇵🇭 Siargao | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | — | $15 | — |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | — | $26 | — |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | — | $44 | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Khao Sok | 🇵🇭 Siargao |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | — | $3.46 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | — | $8.70 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | — | $1.18 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | — | $2.03 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | — | $0.26 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭▼
Khao Sok
Thailand
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $14/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelNahm Khao Sok (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$14/night
Total hostels15
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Siargao
Philippines
51
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $16/night). Strong hostel scene (18 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelSoffta Surf Ranch (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$16/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Khao Sok
🇵🇭 Siargao
🇪🇺 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 Khao Sok & Siargao
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Khao Sok
No weather data
🇵🇭 Siargao
28°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 204mm/month
Best months: Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Khao Sok
1. Bang Liap NamFree
2. Monkey watering hole.Free
3. Sip et ChangFree
4. Tang NamFree
5. Ton Mai YaiFree
🇵🇭 Siargao
1. Bent Palm Tree - Maasin BridgeFree
2. Caridad BeachFree
3. Coconut ViewpointFree
4. Magpupungko Tidal LagoonsFree
5. Philippine Crocodile Habitat viewpointFree
Common Questions
FAQ
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