Which place is cheaper, Krabi or Haifa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Haifa 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 Haifa 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: Haifa or Krabi?
Haifa
Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.
Krabi
Thailand is covered in beaches, but if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to Krabi, also known as "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. 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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayHaifa $123Krabi $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Haifa is $123, while the average daily cost in Krabi is $55. 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 Haifa and Krabi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personHaifa $74Krabi $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomHaifa $148Krabi $72
Compare Hotels in Haifa and Krabi
Looking for a hotel in Haifa 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.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Haifa Hotel Prices and Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Haifa $4.93Krabi $3.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Haifa
Also for Haifa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers all over the Holyland: Haifa, TLV, Airport, JLM, Jordan: $195
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv City: $173
- Private Transfer from Haifa Cruise Port to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV): $173
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$8.18
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$2.73
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.18
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Longboat Taxi from Town$5.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Van Phuket Airport Transfer to Patong Beach Area (SHA Plus): $37
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT Transfer to PHUKET TOWN (SHA Plus): $39
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to TRI TRANG BEACH: $33
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SURIN BEACH: $28
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL YACHT HAVEN: $28
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL PHUKET MARINA: $28
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RAWAI BEACH: $41
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PHUKET TOWN: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIYANG BEACH: $26
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIHARN BEACH: $39
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to LAYAN BEACH: $23
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Haifa or Krabi?
Prices for flights to both Krabi and Haifa 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 dayHaifa $44Krabi $13
Typical Food Prices in Haifa
For Haifa, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner$27
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)$6.82
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Drinks on the Beach$6.55
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$17
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$30
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Mango Shake$1.36
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Pad Thai$2.73
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Fruit from the Market$1.64
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Pancakes$2.73
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Coffee & Cake$2.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $36
- Snorkeling and Sunset Dinner Trip From Krabi: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner and Snorkeling: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Plankton: $37
- Evening Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $39
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $41
- Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner: $41
- Authentic Thai cooking class with market tour: $41
- Krabi Thai Cooking Class: $42
- Krabi 4 Islands Sunset Premium Service Trip by Speedboat + BBQ Dinner: $42
- Thai Charm Cooking School Krabi: $44
- Cooking Class at Thai Charm Cooking School with Meal: $45
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Haifa $5.68Krabi $10
Tours and Activities in Haifa
For Haifa, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Romantic Walking Tour In Haifa for Couples: $290
- Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra Private Day Tour: $700
- Christianity Day Tour: Haifa Port to Nazareth and Sea of Galilee : $295
- From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa & Akko Guided Tour: $1,300
- From Tel Aviv: Northern Israel Coast Private Tour: $999
- Full Day Tour to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee: $290
- Haifa Port Shore Excursion: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Day Tour from Haifa Port: $120
- Haifa Port: Full-Day Christianity Cruise to Galilee: $388
- Haifa Private Tour: $160
- Haifa, Acre & Rosh Anikra Grottos Haifa Port FullDay Shared Tour: $231
- Haifa, Acre and Rosh Anikra for Cruises with Licensed Guide: $405
- Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour from Haifa Port 2024 - Small Group: $255
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$9.00
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Thai Massages (for Two)$22
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Bikini & Sarong$16
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$12
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$6.82
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$52
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Guided Tour in Bor Thor Caves and Mangroves : $145
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Bioluminescent Planktons from krabi: $77
- 2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi: $60
- 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + bioluminescent Night Snorkel: $102
- 4 Islands & Sunset Tour by Long Tail Boat with Plankton : $71
- 4 Islands Full-day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang: $54
- 4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi: $28
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $28
- 4 Islands Tour Long Tail Boat (UPDATED JULY 2020 for New Normal): $33
- 5 km Rafting, ATV & Zipline Tour From Krabi: $53
- 7km White Water Rafting Adventure Tour From Krabi: $50
- ATV Adventure Krabi: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayHaifa $13Krabi $4.34
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$2.45
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Cocktails (for Two)$8.18
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Railay Pub Crawl: $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Krabi, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa 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 Krabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krabi 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 Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Krabi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Krabi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Haifa or Krabi?
Haifa has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Haifa 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 Haifa 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 Haifa or Krabi in the Summer?
Both Krabi and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa 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, Haifa usually receives less rain than Krabi. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 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 Haifa. Haifa usually receives more sunshine than Krabi during summer. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Haifa is around the same temperature as Krabi in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Krabi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyHaifa 27°C (81°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Krabi in the Autumn?
Both Krabi and Haifa during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa 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. Haifa usually gets less rain in October than Krabi. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Haifa. In the autumn, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Krabi. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 181 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Krabi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Krabi averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberHaifa 24°C (75°F)Krabi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Krabi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Krabi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Krabi is the dry season. Haifa gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Haifa usually receives more rain than Krabi. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 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. Haifa usually receives less sunshine than Krabi during winter. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Haifa is generally much colder than Krabi. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Krabi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryHaifa 14°C (57°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Haifa or Krabi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Krabi. Haifa 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. Haifa usually gets less rain in April than Krabi. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 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 Haifa this time of the year. In the spring, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Krabi. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 249 hours of full sun.
Haifa is much colder than Krabi in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Krabi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilHaifa 19°C (66°F)Krabi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Krabi and Haifa
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 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 | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 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) | 20 mm (0.8 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 | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.