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Koh Phi Phiis 61% cheaper — BDI "Pricey" (31/10) vs Lisbon "Fair" (49/10). Dorms avg $23/night vs $26/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
🇵🇹 Lisbon
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★
15 hostels, avg 8.8 rating
★★★★★
81 hostels, avg 9.3 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $80/night
★★★★★
Private rooms avg $94/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★
Coffee $2.36, dorms avg $23
★★★★★
Coffee $2.58, dorms avg $23
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★
Beer $2.03, 15 hostels
★★★★★
Beer $3.54, 81 hostels
First-time Europer
★★★★★
17 attractions
★★★★★
25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $16 cheaper | $42 | $25/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $29 cheaper | $67 | $38/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $59 cheaper | $106 | $47/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi | 🇵🇹 Lisbon |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $3.08 78% less | $14.15 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $10.30 65% less | $29.47 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.03 43% less | $3.54 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.36 9% less | $2.58 |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.91 61% less | $2.36 |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇹🇭▼
Koh Phi Phi
Thailand
31
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHangover Chill And Hill (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$23/night
Total hostels15
🇵🇹▼
Lisbon
Portugal
49
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $23/night). Strong hostel scene (81 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGoodmorning Solo Traveller Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$26/night
Total hostels50
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (60d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Koh Phi Phi & Lisbon
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
29°C
High
/
26°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 49mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
🇵🇹 Lisbon
17°C
High
/
12°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 61mm/month
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇹🇭 Koh Phi Phi
1. Maya BayFree
2. Buck the HorseFree
3. Happy boatFree
4. Tsunami BuildingFree
5. Viewpoint 1
🇵🇹 Lisbon
1. Miradouro de São Pedro de AlcântaraFree
2. Pastéis de BelémFree
3. Primeira Travessia Aérea do Atlântico SulFree
4. Museu dos Combatentes do Ultramar
5. Zoo TrainFree
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