Koh Phanganis 6% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (29/10) vs Koh Phi Phi "Pricey" (31/10). Dorms avg $20/night vs $23/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★15 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $48/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $80/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $2.14, dorms avg $20
★★★★★Coffee $2.36, dorms avg $23
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
★★★★★Beer $2.03, 15 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan | 🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $16 | $1/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $28 cheaper | $29 | $1/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $55 cheaper | $59 | $3/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan | 🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.60 16% less | $3.08 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.20 1% less | $10.30 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.33 | $2.03 13% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.14 9% less | $2.36 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.98 | $0.91 7% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭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
🇹🇭31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelHangover Chill And Hill (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$23/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
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🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
City to City
Getting Between Koh Phangan & Koh Phi Phi
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
🌧 Rainfall: 49mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
1. BuddhaFree
2. Haad Yuan viewpointFree
3. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) StatueFree
4. Phaeng Yai WaterfallFree
5. Thong Nai Pan noi ViewFree
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
1. Maya BayFree
2. Buck the HorseFree
3. Happy boatFree
4. Tsunami BuildingFree
5. Viewpoint 1
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