Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
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 One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $72Guangzhou $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $72, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $110. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $41Guangzhou $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $82Guangzhou $122
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Guangzhou? 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 $4.27Guangzhou $15
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 Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou HTL-APT (CAN): $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Guangzhou APT-HTL (CAN): $62
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $44
- Private Transfer in Guangzhou with Fluent English Speaking Driver: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $192
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $90
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $45
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park and City Center: $38
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Round-Trip Airport Transfers in English-speaking Services: $197
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Private Departure Transfer in English-speaking: Hotel to Airport: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $24Guangzhou $36
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Private Cantonese Cooking Consultation and Custom Menu Planning: $19
- Guangzhou Local Life Street Food Tour Hidden Spots and Markets: $39
- Old Town Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $79
- Half Day Cantonese Cooking Class for Chinese Culinary Experience: $80
- Guangzhou Night Walking and Food Tour: Led by Local Cantonese: $82
- Yum Cha Dim Sum Dinner and Pearl River Night Cruise Private Tour: $94
- Food Tour - Eat Like Local + Rice Roll Workshop: $96
- Tanxiu Banquet Immersive Drama and Dinner Experience in Foshan: $98
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour Pearl River Cruise & Dim-Sum Dinner: $110
- Private Guangzhou Evening Food Tour with Pearl River Night Cruise: $140
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- Guangzhou walking tour with dimsum dinner&Zhujiang river cruise: $160
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $11Guangzhou $19
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 Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Guangzhou City Highlight Layover Tour from Airport: $276
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 1 Day Relaxing Exploring Tour in Guangzhou: $156
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Museum of Nanyue King Tomb in Guangzhou: $91
- 4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option: $100
- 5-Hour Private Guangzhou Yumcha Tasting with Local Food Market Experience: $118
- 6-Day Guangzhou to Guilin Scenic Tour: $1,598
- All-inclusive Guangzhou Historic City Private Day Tour: $192
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
- Ancient Water Village Folk Houses and Wine Museum Private Tour: $220
- Baiyun Mountain Canton Tower Iconic City Landmarks Private Tour: $180
- Big Buddha Statue Lotus Mountain Seagull Island Private Tour: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.89Guangzhou $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 Guangzhou, we can see that Guangzhou is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Guangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Guangzhou 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 Krabi Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Guangzhou, 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 Krabi or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Krabi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Krabi or Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Krabi during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Guangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Krabi. In the summer, Krabi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Guangzhou. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually gets more rain in July than Guangzhou. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year. August to October is the rainy season in Krabi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
In the autumn, Krabi is a little warmer than Guangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Krabi in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 25°C (76°F).
Krabi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Guangzhou during autumn. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Krabi usually receives more rain than Guangzhou. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn. December to March in Krabi is the dry season. Also, August to October is the rainy season in Krabi.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Guangzhou. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Krabi is generally much warmer than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. In the winter, Krabi often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Krabi usually gets less rain in January than Guangzhou. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Krabi is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
Krabi is a little warmer than Guangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. It's quite rainy in Krabi. In April, Krabi usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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