Which place is cheaper, Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?
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 Shenzhen can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Shenzhen?
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.
Shenzhen
Located in the Guangdong Province of southeastern China, Shenzhen is a metropolis that connects Hong Kong to China's mainland. It is one of China's most populous cities, inhabited by vast array of people from other Chinese regions. It is perhaps best known for it shopping, collection of amusement parks, green parks, museums and galleries, and a few historic sites. It is on UNESCO's Creative Cities list.
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 Sightseeing Tours in China, and The Best Cultural Tours in China.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $72Shenzhen $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $72, while the average daily cost in Shenzhen is $148. 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 Shenzhen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $41Shenzhen $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $82Shenzhen $192
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Shenzhen
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Shenzhen? 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 $4.27Shenzhen $16
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:
- Van Phuket Airport Transfer to Patong Beach Area (SHA Plus): $42
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT Transfer to PHUKET TOWN (SHA Plus): $44
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to TRI TRANG BEACH: $37
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SURIN BEACH: $31
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SIRAY BAY: $44
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL YACHT HAVEN: $31
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RAWAI BEACH: $47
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PHUKET TOWN: $34
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PATONG BEACH: $78
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIYANG BEACH: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAITHON BEACH: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIHARN BEACH: $44
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Shenzhen
Also for Shenzhen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- shenzhen airport private transfer: $31
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Hong Kong APT-HTL (HKG): $79
- Transfer Hong Kong to Hong Kong Airport by Luxury Van or Sedan: $120
- Stress-Free Hong Kong hotels to HongKong Airport Private Transfer: $55
- Private Transfers to/from Bao'an Airport(SZX): $20
- Shenzhen Private transfer and Ongoing assistance: $39
- Shenzhen Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel: $88
- Shenzhen Int Airport (SZX) to Shenzhen - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Shenzhen Baoan Airport to Shenzhen Hotel Private Transfer: $73
- Seamless VIP Hong Kong Airport Transfer with 1 Hour Dining Stop: $115
- Private Transfer: Hong Kong to Macau via Zhuhai Bridge: $265
- Private Transfer: Hong Kong to Airport HKG by Luxury Van: $144
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Shenzhen?
Prices for flights to both Shenzhen 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 $24Shenzhen $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)$7.67
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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
- Hands on Half-day Cooking Class by Authentic Thai Cooking: $39
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Night Snorkeling: $40
- Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner: $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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Shenzhen Food Tour with Locals: $38
- Hong Kong: Fresh Produce Market and Cook-to-Order Food Tour: $39
- Hong Kong: 7-Course Hong Kong Street & Restaurant Food Tour: $59
- Best Street Food Tour With a Local Guide in Hong Kong: $97
- Hong Kong's Tin Hau Hidden Gems Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings: $107
- Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts: $107
- Hong Kong Market Walking Tour & Chinese Cooking Class: $131
- Hong Kong Sightseeing Tour With Dinner Cruise From Shenzhen: $136
- Kowloon Street Food Tour Private & Personalized with a Local: $172
- Layover Tour from airport - Classic Hong Kong with Tram Ride and Dinner Cruise: $182
- Kowloon Night Street Food Tour with a Local: Private & Customized: $198
- Wet market tour & cooking class with local mum: $239
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $11Shenzhen $18
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:
- 2 Hour Horse Riding Tour On The Beach Krabi: $69
- 2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi: $58
- 2-Hour The best of Krabi Private Walking Tour: $283
- 2D1N Khao Sok National Park Tour from Krabi: $269
- 4 Island Full Day Krabi Tour: Longtail Boat & Lunch: $39
- 4 Island Snorkeling Tour on a LongTail Boat from Krabi: $37
- 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: $32
- 4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi: $41
- 4 Islands Full-day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang: $61
- 4 Islands Full-day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang: $61
- 4 Islands One Day Tour by Long Tail Boat: $36
Tours and Activities in Shenzhen
For Shenzhen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 4-Hour Small Group Kowloon Sightseeing Tour: $103
- A Perfect Hong Kong Layover - 5h private tour: $300
- Aqua Luna: Symphony of Lights Cruise in Hong Kong: $53
- Best Seller: VIP Lantau Tai O Tour Priority Cable Car, Big Buddha: $99
- Between Capitalism & Communism: Hong Kong History Tip Based Tour: $2.62
- Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour: $56
- Boat Tour Through Four Sea Arches in Sai Kung, Hong Kong Geopark: $78
- Cheung Chau Island Tour: $105
- Coach Tour: Hong Kong Heritage Discovery: $144
- Comprehensive Shenzhen Tech Tour: A Deeper Look at the Future: $174
- Custom private tour of Hong Kong Island - Half day: $228
- Custom private tour of Kowloon Peninsula - Half day: $178
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.89Shenzhen $20
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Shenzhen
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Shenzhen:
- Hong Kong Pub Crawl at Lan Kwai Fong (LKF): $13
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krabi and Shenzhen, we can see that Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Shenzhen?
Shenzhen has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen?
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen in the Summer?
Both Shenzhen and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
In July, Krabi is generally around the same temperature as Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 30°C (85°F).
It's quite sunny in Shenzhen. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually receives less sunshine than Shenzhen during summer. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 231 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Shenzhen. It's quite rainy in Krabi. In July, Krabi usually receives less rain than Shenzhen. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 323 mm (12.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. The rainy season in Krabi is August to October.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Shenzhen 30°C (85°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Shenzhen in the Autumn?
Both Shenzhen and Krabi during the autumn 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 Shenzhen in the autumn. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Shenzhen fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In the autumn, Krabi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Shenzhen. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 190 hours of full sun.
Shenzhen 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 October than Shenzhen. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year. December to March is the dry season in Krabi. August to October is the rainy season in Krabi.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Shenzhen 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Shenzhen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Shenzhen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
In the winter, Krabi is much warmer than Shenzhen. Typically, the winter temperatures in Krabi in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Shenzhen averages at about 16°C (60°F).
In Krabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Shenzhen during winter. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Shenzhen receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Krabi usually receives more rain than Shenzhen. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter. December to March in Krabi is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Shenzhen 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Shenzhen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Shenzhen. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Krabi is generally a little warmer than Shenzhen. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Shenzhen fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. In the spring, Krabi often gets more sunshine than Shenzhen. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Shenzhen receives 95 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Shenzhen. Krabi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Krabi usually gets less rain in April than Shenzhen. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Shenzhen receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Shenzhen 23°C (73°F)
Typical Weather for Shenzhen and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 325 mm (12.8 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 382 mm (15 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 30°C (85°F) | 323 mm (12.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 393 mm (15.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
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