Which place is cheaper, Datong 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 Datong?
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 Datong can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Datong?
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.
Datong
If you're looking for an old world city, with a renovated feel, you might want to spend some time in Datong, China. This city was once walled-in and the newest initiative is to rebuild their great wall to maintain their old world charm. Datong is definitely done a lot to make itself a contender in the world of vacation destinations.
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 Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $71Datong $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $71, while the average daily cost in Datong is $75. 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 Datong in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $40Datong $25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $80Datong $50
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Datong
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Datong? 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 and Datong Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krabi $4.18Datong $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$9.01
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$3.00
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.40
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Longboat Taxi from Town$6.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Krabi airport to Pakbara pier Private transfer: $183
- 2-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Hotel & Transfer: $156
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KRABI AIRPORT: $152
- Wareerak Hot Spring & Spa with Transfer from Ao Nang: $138
- Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $134
- Krabi Mangrove Kayak &Elephant Shelter with Private Transfer: $126
- Private Transfer from Krabi to Phuket with 2h of Sightseeing: $121
- Transfer from Krabi / Ao Nang to Khao Lak Hotel: $119
- Private Transfer from Phuket to Khao Lak, Krabi and More: $116
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI: $115
- Krabi to Khao Lak and Phang Nga Town: Private City Transfers: $107
- Private Transfer Between Koh Lanta and Ao Nang area: $107
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Datong
Also for Datong, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Datong Railway Stations to Hotels in City Center: $35
- Private Transfer Service from Yungang Airport to Datong Hotel: $29
- Private Round-Trip Transfer Service to Hanging Temple and Hengshan from Datong: $118
- From 4-Day Private Tour to Pingyao with Transfer: $988
- Dunhuang Private Round Trip Transfer to Jiayuguan and Xuanbi Great Wall: $147
- Transfer or Tour to Yungang Grottoes&Hanging Temple: $102
- Datong Hanging Temple Private Transfer from Hotel or Station: $69
- Chengdu: Private Round-Trip Transfer to Leshan Budda: $128
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Datong?
Prices for flights to both Datong 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 $24Datong $37
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)$7.51
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Drinks on the Beach$7.21
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$19
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$33
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Mango Shake$1.50
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Pad Thai$3.00
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Fruit from the Market$1.80
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Pancakes$3.00
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Coffee & Cake$2.25
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
- 7 Islands Sunset & Plankton Swim with BBQ Dinner: $35
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Island Hopping with BBQ Dinner by Big Boat: $35
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi: $35
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $36
- Hands on Half-day Cooking Class by Authentic Thai Cooking: $38
- Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling, Sunset Dinner & Plankton Night: $39
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Night Snorkeling: $39
- Small-Group Smart Thai Cooking Class in Krabi: $39
- Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner: $39
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $39
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $11Datong $27
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$9.91
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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)$7.51
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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: $50
- 2 Hour Horse Riding Tour On The Beach Krabi: $74
- 2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi: $56
- 2-Hour The best of Krabi Private Walking Tour: $278
- 4 Island Full Day Krabi Tour: Longtail Boat & Lunch: $39
- 4 Island Group Tour by Traditional Long Tail Boat in Ao Nang: $46
- 4 Island Joint Tour by Speed Boat from Krabi: $50
- 4 Island Snorkeling Tour on a LongTail Boat from Krabi: $37
- 4 Island Speed Boat Adventure from Krabi: $36
- 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat Krabi + Lunch + Pick Up + Drop Off: $20
- 4 Island tour by SPEEDBOAT from Krabi + Lunch + Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off: $31
- 4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi: $40
Tours and Activities in Datong
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Datong.
- 1 Day Datong Yungang Grottoes & Hanging Temple Tour/from Beijing: $275
- 1-Day Pingyao tour from Datong and ends of Beijing or Xi'an by Bullet Train: $267
- 2-Day Private Datong Tour:Hanging Temple, Yugang Grottoes,Wooden Pagoda and More: $298
- 4-8 hours Private Datong Great Wall Tour: $99
- All Inclusive Datong Private Tour to Hanging Temple and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: $238
- All-Inclusive Private Day Tour to Wooden Pagoda and Hanging Temple from Datong: $220
- Datong Classic Day Tour: $208
- Datong Day Tour to Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple: $203
- Datong Hanging Temple Wooden Pagoda Self-guided Tour by Car: $95
- Datong Private Day Tour to Deshengbu and Zhenchuankou Great Wall with Lunch: $190
- Datong Private Day Tour to Yanmenguan Great Wall and Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: $258
- Datong Private Self-guided Tour with Chartered Car: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.79Datong $13
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$2.70
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Cocktails (for Two)$9.01
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: $15
- Railay Pub Crawl: $16
When comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Datong, we can see that Datong is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Krabi Expensive? and Is Datong Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Datong?
Datong has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Datong, 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.