Which place is cheaper, Boracay or Krabi?
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 Krabi or Boracay?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Boracay can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Boracay?
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.
Boracay
A small island in the Philippines known for its resorts and beaches, Boracay is a little escape. Each beach has its own unique character, each with new treasures waiting to be discovered.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best 10-Day Tours in Philippines, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $72Boracay $61
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $72, while the average daily cost in Boracay is $61. 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 Krabi and Boracay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $41Boracay $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $82Boracay $42
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Boracay
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Boracay? 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: Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krabi $4.27Boracay $26
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$9.21
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$3.07
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.46
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Longboat Taxi from Town$6.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ATV Jungle Adventure in Krabi with Roundtrip Transfer: $38
- Air-Conditioned Van Charter for Krabi Airport Transfers & More: $29
- Ao Nang to Krabi Private Transfer: $30
- Aonang any hotel to Khao Lak Private transfer: $105
- Aonang any hotel to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $98
- Aonang any hotel to Krabi airport Private transfer: $27
- Aonang any hotel to Phuket Airport Private transfer: $91
- Full Day Krabi Jungle Tour With Elephant Trekking Transfers: $82
- Full-Day Ao Thalane Kayaking Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfers: $49
- Private Van (3-8 Pers) R/T Transfer Airport-Krabi-Airport: $59
- KRABI:PVT Car (1-2 Per)Transfer KBV Airport-Aonang, Krabi Town: $30
- KRABI:Private Car Round Trip Transfer Airport-Krabi Hotel-Airport: $59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boracay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boracay:
- Speedboat Caticlan to Boracay Transfer (Oneway): $81
- Private Transfer from Boracay Port to Boracay Island Hotel: $58
- Private Transfer from Boracay Island Hotels Boracay Cruise Port: $58
- PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER TO BORACAY: $58
- Departure: Ferry boat Transfer Boracay to Caticlan Airport: $30
- Caticlan: Speedboat Airport Transfer to Boracay: $34
- Caticlan: Shared Airport Transfer From/To Boracay: $23
- Caticlan: 1-Way or Roundtrip Airport Transfer to Boracay: $27
- Caticlan Airport (MPH) to Boracay - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Caticlan Airport (MPH) to Boracay - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $52
- Caticlan Airport (MPH) to Boracay - Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Two-way Shared Transfer from/to Airport to Hotel: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Boracay?
Prices for flights to both Boracay and Krabi 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 dayKrabi $24Boracay $23
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)$7.67
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Drinks on the Beach$7.37
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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$1.53
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Pad Thai$3.07
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Fruit from the Market$1.84
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Pancakes$3.07
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Coffee & Cake$2.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi: $32
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Island Hopping with BBQ Dinner by Big Boat: $36
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $37
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Night Snorkeling: $40
- Small-Group Smart Thai Cooking Class in Krabi: $40
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $40
- Krabi Best of 7 islands Adventure Tour with Beachside BBQ Dinner: $42
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset Tour By Long Tail Boat with BBQ Dinner: $43
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset & BBQ Dinner (Join Tour): $44
- Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling, Sunset Dinner & Plankton Night: $44
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $45
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $11Boracay $14
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$10
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Thai Massages (for Two)$25
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Bikini & Sarong$18
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$13
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$7.67
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$58
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- DIY tour - Finest selection of Krabi Hidden Gems: $8.05
- 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat Krabi + Lunch + Pick Up + Drop Off: $20
- Blue Dragon Cabaret Show Tickets Krabi: $22
- Jurassic World Filming Tour Kayak and ATV Adventure in Krabi: $24
- Klong Root Kayaking and Swimming with ATV Tour From Krabi: $24
- Krabi 4 Islands Tour and Snorkeling with Shared boat: $25
- Blue Dragon Cabaret Ticket Dazzling Night from Krabi: $26
- Kayaking Tour at Klong Root (Crystal Lake), Krabi: $26
- Shooting Range Experience in Krabi: $27
- Saitai Mountain Tail ATV Adventure From Krabi: $27
- Railay Beach Golden Sunset and Glowing Plankton Tour from Krabi: $27
- Krabi Jungle Escape Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour: $28
Tours and Activities in Boracay
Here are a few actual costs in Boracay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Boracay Land Tour via Etrike: $32
- Boracay - Crystal Kayak phot-op Experience: $8.95
- Boracay ATV Tour and Kawa Hot Bath: $95
- Boracay Atv Mainland Adventure with lunch: $59
- Boracay Cliff Jumping & Snorkeling Experience (Private): $100
- Boracay E-trike Land Tour: $23
- Boracay Eco-Hopping Tour: $85
- Boracay Island Hopping Experience: $63
- Boracay Island Hopping Tour with Hot Kawa Bath Experience: $30
- Boracay Island Hopping with Lunch+ Atv Mainland Adventure: $57
- Boracay Island Hopping+ Helmet Diving (Shared Tour): $63
- Boracay Island Hopping+Helmet Diving+Banana boat Experience: $59
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.89Boracay $15
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$2.76
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Cocktails (for Two)$9.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Krabi Pub Crawl: $16
- Railay Pub Crawl: $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krabi and Boracay, we can see that Krabi is more expensive. And not only is Boracay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Boracay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boracay 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 Boracay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Krabi Expensive? and Is Boracay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Boracay?
Krabi has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Boracay. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Boracay, 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.
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.