Which place is cheaper, Krabi or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Krabi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Krabi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Krabi?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
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 Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to 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 dayJerusalem $107Krabi $55
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $107, 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 Jerusalem and Krabi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $63Krabi $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $126Krabi $72
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Krabi
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.64Krabi $3.80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.13
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.68
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- VIP transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- VIP Transfer between Ben Gurion Airport and Jerusalem: $130
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $209
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $144
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
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:
- Ferry Transfer to/from Phi Phi Don Island: $13
- Krabi Airport (KBV) Private Transfer: $13
- Ferry Transfer to/from Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong: $13
- Private Airport Transfers for Krabi & More: $15
- Krabi International Airport Departure Shared Transfer from Aonang and Krabi Town: $16
- Krabi International Airport Arrival Shared Transfer To Aonang & Krabi Town: $16
- Private Transfer : Krabi Hotel to Krabi Airport Departure: $17
- Krabi Airport: 1-Way Krabi Hotel Private Transfer: $17
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Tiger Cave Temple: $18
- Private Eco-Transfer: One-way Ao Nang - Air port, Krabi: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer : Krabi Airport to Krabi Hotel: $19
- Krabi airport to Aonang any hotel Private transfer: $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Krabi?
Prices for flights to both Krabi and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $31Krabi $13
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.65
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Watermelon$3.98
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.65
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Bagels$7.96
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Lunch for 2$14
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Snacks$5.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
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.Jerusalem $8.43Krabi $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$33
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- Political Private Tour Ramallah: $140
- (From Jerusalem) One-Day Tour to Bethlehem Jericho & Jordan River Qasr alyahood: $99
- 2 Hour Shooting Experience: $173
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem: $502
- Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem - for cruise ship guests only: $115
- Best of Jerusalem Day Tour from Jerusalem: $84
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: $147
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $90
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
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:
- Krabi 4 Islands Tour and Snorkeling with Shared boat: $22
- Ao Nang, Group Boat Tour to 4 Islands with Lunch: $24
- 4 Islands Separated Sea - The Unseen of Thailand Tour: $24
- Krabi 4 island tour: $26
- Half Day Tour Mangrove Tour Kayaking Tour With Lunch: $27
- 4 Islands & Thale Waek's Sandbar Tour By Speedboat: $27
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $28
- The Krabi 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat: $28
- 4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi: $28
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $29
- 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat: $29
- Shooting Range Experience in Krabi: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Krabi $4.34
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.77
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 Jerusalem and Krabi, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Krabi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Krabi?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem 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 Jerusalem or Krabi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Krabi in the Summer?
Both Krabi and Jerusalem during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
August to October is the rainy season in Krabi. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in July than Krabi. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Krabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the summer, Jerusalem often gets more sunshine than Krabi. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 206 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem is cooler than Krabi in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Krabi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Krabi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Krabi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Krabi is the dry season. Also, August to October is the rainy season in Krabi. Krabi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Krabi. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Krabi during autumn. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is cooler than Krabi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Krabi averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Krabi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Krabi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Krabi. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Krabi is the dry season. Jerusalem usually gets more rain in January than Krabi. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. In the winter, Jerusalem often gets less sunshine than Krabi. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 287 hours of full sun.
In January, Jerusalem is generally much colder than Krabi. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Krabi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Krabi in the Spring?
Both Krabi and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. In April, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Krabi. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Krabi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Jerusalem. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Krabi during spring. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
Jerusalem is much colder than Krabi in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Krabi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Krabi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Krabi and Jerusalem
| Jerusalem | Krabi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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