Which place is cheaper, Krabi or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Beirut or Krabi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Krabi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Krabi?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
Krabi
Krabi is both a large town and region in southern Thailand. While the region is covered in beaches, if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to "Krabi Town". Pronounced "Grabee," this small, but bustling city is just up the river from the coast, and is the gateway to the beaches in the surrounding Province of Krabi (where you'll find famous places such as Railay, Ao Nang, Haad Yao, and plenty of others). Krabi Town is full of hotels, agencies, and western restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you'll easily see the energy and life of Thailand. While there are no beaches in the town itself, there is plenty of Thai culture to experience. There's a good chance you'll be passing through on your way to one of the famous beaches, so take advantage of your brief time here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Krabi $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Krabi is $71. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Beirut and Krabi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Krabi $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Krabi $80
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Krabi
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Krabi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Beirut Hotel Prices and Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Krabi $4.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $70
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$9.08
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$3.03
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.42
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Longboat Taxi from Town$6.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Phuket Airport Transfer: $36
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to TRI TRANG BEACH: $38
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SIRAY BAY: $44
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL YACHT HAVEN: $31
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL PHUKET MARINA: $31
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RAWAI BEACH: $47
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RASSADA PIER: $63
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PHUKET TOWN: $35
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PATONG BEACH: $78
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIYANG BEACH: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIHARN BEACH: $44
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to MAI KHAO BEACH: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Krabi?
Prices for flights to both Krabi and Beirut change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayBeirut $1.23Krabi $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $35
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
Typical Food Prices in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$7.57
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Drinks on the Beach$7.26
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$19
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$34
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Mango Shake$1.51
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Pad Thai$3.03
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Fruit from the Market$1.82
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Pancakes$3.03
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Coffee & Cake$2.27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling: $32
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $33
- 7 Islands Sunset & Plankton Swim with BBQ Dinner: $35
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Island Hopping with BBQ Dinner by Big Boat: $36
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi: $36
- Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner: $36
- Krabi Best of 7 islands Adventure Tour with Beachside BBQ Dinner: $40
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $40
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset & BBQ Dinner (Join Tour): $44
- Ya Thai Cooking Class in Krabi with Recipe Book: $44
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $45
- Hong Island & Ko Pak Bia Tour with Sunset Dinner: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Krabi $11
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $264
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $264
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $195
- ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
- Afternoon Tour | Beiteddine Palace & Deir el Qamar | Small Group: $75
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Semi-Private Tour | Max 10 · Lunch Incl: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Budget Small-Group Tour Beirut: $45
- Archery Activity Experience with Guide From Beirut, Lebanon: $58
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
Typical Entertainment Prices in Krabi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Krabi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thai-English Book$9.99
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Thai Massages (for Two)$24
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Bikini & Sarong$18
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$13
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$7.57
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$57
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Horse Riding Tour On The Beach Krabi: $47
- 2 Hour Horse Riding Tour On The Beach Krabi: $69
- 2-Hour The best of Krabi Private Walking Tour: $286
- 2D1N Khao Sok National Park Tour from Krabi: $270
- 4 Island Full Day Krabi Tour: Longtail Boat & Lunch: $39
- 4 Island Snorkeling Tour on a LongTail Boat from Krabi: $37
- 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat Krabi + Lunch + Pick Up + Drop Off: $19
- 4 Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi: $31
- 4 Island tour by SPEEDBOAT from Krabi + Lunch + Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off: $28
- 4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi: $41
- 4 Islands Day Tour from Krabi: $24
- 4 Islands Krabi Speed Boat Day Tour with Buffet Lunch: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Krabi $4.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included): $91
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $186
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $234
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Krabi are as follows:
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Beer$2.72
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Cocktails (for Two)$9.08
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Krabi Pub Crawl - The Best Nightlife Tour in Ao Nang!: $15
- Krabi Pub Crawl: $16
- Railay Pub Crawl: $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Krabi, we can see that Krabi is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Krabi is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Krabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Krabi than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Krabi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Krabi?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Krabi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Krabi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Krabi in the Summer?
Both Krabi and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Krabi is August to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Krabi. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Krabi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Krabi during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Krabi. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Krabi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Krabi in the Autumn?
Both Krabi and Beirut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Krabi. August to October is the rainy season in Krabi. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Krabi. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Krabi. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 181 hours of full sun.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Krabi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Krabi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Krabi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Krabi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Krabi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Krabi is the dry season. Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Krabi. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Krabi during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Beirut is much colder than Krabi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Krabi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Krabi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Krabi. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Krabi. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Krabi. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Krabi. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 249 hours of full sun.
In April, Beirut is generally much colder than Krabi. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Krabi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Krabi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Krabi and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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