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Koh Phanganis 53% cheaper β BDI "Pricey" (29/10) vs Split "Pricey" (23/10). Dorms avg $β19/night vs $β19/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
πΉπ Koh Phangan
ππ· Split
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
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5 hostels, avg 8.7 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $48/night
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Private rooms avg $60/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $2.14, dorms avg $20
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Coffee $3.11, dorms avg $19
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $2.33, 15 hostels
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Beer $5.31, 5 hostels
First-time Europer
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23 attractions
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24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | πΉπ Koh Phangan | ππ· Split | You Save / day |
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brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β35 cheaper | $β75 | $40/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $45 cheaper | $95 | $50/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $55 cheaper | $130 | $74/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | πΉπ Koh Phangan | ππ· Split |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β3 75% less | $β12 |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β10 60% less | $β25 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β2.50 44% less | $β4.50 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β2 43% less | $β3.50 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β1.50 25% less | $β2 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Koh Phangan
Thailand
29
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $20/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBunkhouse Koh Phangan (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$β19/night
Total hostels15
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Split
Croatia
23
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostel One (9.0)
Annual dorm avg$β19/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
πΉπ Koh Phangan
ππ· Split
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Koh Phangan & Split
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
πΉπ Koh Phangan
26Β°C
High
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24Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
ππ· Split
14Β°C
High
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7Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 118mm/month
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Things To Do
Top Attractions
πΉπ Koh Phangan
1. BuddhaFree
2. Haad Yuan viewpointFree
3. King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) StatueFree
4. Phaeng Yai WaterfallFree
5. Thong Nai Pan noi ViewFree
ππ· Split
1. KaΕ‘telanska vidilicaFree
2. Mistral Beach ClubFree
3. Oj Marjane samotna planino...Free
4. Prva vidilicaFree
5. Spomenik GiromettiFree
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