Koh Phanganis 7% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (29/10) vs Koh Lanta "Pricey" (34/10). Dorms avg $19/night vs $20/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $67/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $48/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.06, dorms avg $19
★★★★★Coffee $2.14, dorms avg $20
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.30, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Koh Lanta | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 | $15 cheaper | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 | $28 cheaper | $4/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $63 | $55 cheaper | $7/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Koh Lanta | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.13 | $2.60 17% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.35 | $10.20 24% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.30 1% less | $2.33 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.06 4% less | $2.14 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.06 | $0.98 8% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭34
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelSanctuary Hostel Art And Adventure (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels15
🇹🇭29
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelBunkhouse Koh Phangan (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$20/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
City to City
Getting Between Koh Lanta & Koh Phangan
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🌧 Rainfall: 67mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
No attraction data
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
1. BuddhaFree
2. Haad Yuan viewpointFree
3. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) StatueFree
4. Phaeng Yai WaterfallFree
5. Thong Nai Pan noi ViewFree
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