Koh Lantais 36% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (34/10) vs Phuket "Pricey" (28/10). Dorms avg $19/night vs $21/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🇹🇭 Phuket
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $67/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $70/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.06, dorms avg $19
★★★★★Coffee $3.26, dorms avg $21
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.30, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.25, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Koh Lanta | 🇹🇭 Phuket | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 cheaper | $26 | $9/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 cheaper | $51 | $19/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $63 cheaper | $91 | $28/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Koh Lanta | 🇹🇭 Phuket |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.13 54% less | $6.76 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.35 45% less | $24.12 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.30 | $2.25 2% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.06 37% less | $3.26 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.06 31% less | $1.53 |
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
🇹🇭28
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelMt Friend Hostel Phuket Town (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$21/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🇹🇭 Phuket
City to City
Getting Between Koh Lanta & Phuket
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🌧 Rainfall: 67mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇹🇭 Phuket
🌧 Rainfall: 72mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
No attraction data
🇹🇭 Phuket
1. Kaokard Viewpoint TowerFree
2. Khao Khad sea viewFree
3. Khao Rang ViewpointFree
4. Radar hillFree
5. Tiger KingdomFree
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