Koh Phanganis 41% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (40/10) vs Phuket "Fair" (40/10). Dorms avg $19/night vs $21/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🇹🇭 Phuket
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $48/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $70/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.14, dorms avg $20
★★★★★
Coffee $3.26, dorms avg $21
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $2.25, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
23 attractions
★★★★★
24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan | 🇹🇭 Phuket | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $15 cheaper | $26 | $11/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $28 cheaper | $51 | $23/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $55 cheaper | $91 | $35/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Koh Phangan | 🇹🇭 Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $2.60 62% less | $6.76 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.20 58% less | $24.12 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.33 | $2.25 3% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.14 34% less | $3.26 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.98 36% less | $1.53 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭▼
Koh Phangan
Thailand
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBunkhouse Koh Phangan (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$19/night
Total hostels15
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Phuket
Thailand
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMt Friend Hostel Phuket Town (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$21/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
🇹🇭 Phuket
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (60d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (60d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Koh Phangan & Phuket
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
27°C
High
/
25°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 99mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇹🇭 Phuket
30°C
High
/
28°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 131mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
1. Baan Tai Elephant Trekking
2. Biggest Yang Na Yai Tree
3. Buddha
4. Dom Sila Viewpoint
5. Dragon Statue
🇹🇭 Phuket
1. Bouddha couché
2. Chartered Bank Intersection
3. Hongsyok house
4. Kaokard Viewpoint Tower
5. Kathu Cobra Show
Common Questions
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