Is Thailand or Hawaii better?

Thailand is a 3rd world country and is much more affordable than hawaii, but we have been to both and far prefer Hawaii but were happy to experience Thailand (Phuket). It comes down to affordability for us, if we can afford it we go to hawaii and will be doing that next year.



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Phuket, Thailand has many things in common with Hawaii, but sky-high prices aren't one of them. We pay just $84 per night for our spacious suite, by comparison, in Hawaii, rates at a similar property would easily start at $400.

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If you're willing to hop in your car in the morning and do lots of exploring and really want to see some incredible things you can't see anywhere else in the world, then Hawaii is definitely worth it!

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Though a week goes by quickly, it is definitely enough time to dabble in the culture and natural beauty of Thailand. You'll most likely fly in and out of Bangkok for any Thailand trip, as this is where most international flights go. READ MORE: Here's our guide to the best places to visit in Thailand.

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While many vacations are five to seven days long, we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.

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The average stay in Hawaii is about 7 days. I think this is a good minimum time for a trip, although 10-14 days is better if you want to visit multiple islands.

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To live comfortably in Hawaii, an annual income of around $70,000 to $100,000 for a single person, or $120,000 to $200,000 for a family is recommended. Is it expensive to live in Hawaii? Yes, Hawaii is known for its high cost of living due to factors such as housing, groceries, utilities, and transportation.

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Thailand is great for shopping, food, beaches, where Maldives is more for JUST relaxing, snorkeling, eating, limited shopping and huge prices for alcohol. If it is a bucket list I would say Maldives as it can be for pure luxury, romance, exquisite beach sand and crystal clear water, water villas are amazing.

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To get the most out of Thailand, plan on spending about 12 days. After all, the country is comparable in size to Spain and offers a rich culture dating to around the 13th century, so it takes time to see the highlights.

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Food and Consumer Goods The majority of the food on the islands is brought in from the mainland United States, increasing the cost of groceries for residents. Additionally, the transportation and shipping costs associated with importing goods contribute to the overall higher prices of consumer goods in Hawaii.

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April thru June and mid-August thru mid-September are Hawaii's low seasons, and airfares are lower then. No matter what time of year you travel, you may be able to score better deals if you travel midweek.

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A vacation to Hawaii for one week usually costs around $2,391 for one person. So, a trip to Hawaii for two people costs around $4,782 for one week.

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2 weeks is the perfect amount of time to comfortably visit 3 islands (and you can squeeze in a 4th island if you're really bad!).

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You should plan to spend around $342 per day on your vacation in Hawaii, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $77 on meals for one day and $37 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Hawaii for a couple is $427.

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Though I generally recommend that first-time visitors stick to one island, since there's more than enough to see and do, island hopping is not difficult to do. The flights -- yes, you'll be going by air to most of them -- are short, so you won't miss much of the day.

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