Ubudis 8% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (35/10) vs Koh Lanta "Pricey" (34/10). Dorms avg $19/night vs $17/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🇮🇩 Ubud
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $67/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $49/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.06, dorms avg $19
★★★★★Coffee $2.16, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.30, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.64, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Koh Lanta | 🇮🇩 Ubud | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 | $15 cheaper | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 | $27 cheaper | $5/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $63 | $48 cheaper | $15/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Koh Lanta | 🇮🇩 Ubud |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.13 2% less | $3.18 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $13.35 | $8.80 34% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.30 13% less | $2.64 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.06 5% less | $2.16 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $1.06 | $0.29 73% 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
🇮🇩35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelJero Di Bisma Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$17/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🇮🇩 Ubud
City to City
Getting Between Koh Lanta & Ubud
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
🌧 Rainfall: 67mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇮🇩 Ubud
🌧 Rainfall: 289mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
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