Which place is cheaper, Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville?
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 Sihanoukville can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Sihanoukville?
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.
Sihanoukville
Sihanoukville, also known by locals as Kompong Som, was named after King Sihanouk. Also Cambodia's youngest city, construction started in 1955 to build Cambodia's first and only deep water port so that ships would no longer have to go through the Mekong Delta in order to trade with Cambodia. Today, many visit Sihanoukville as a hub to visit Cambodia's islands.
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 Bicycle Tours in Cambodia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Cambodia.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $71Sihanoukville $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $71, while the average daily cost in Sihanoukville is $64. 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 Sihanoukville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $40Sihanoukville $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $80Sihanoukville $46
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Sihanoukville
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Sihanoukville? 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 Sihanoukville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Krabi $4.21Sihanoukville $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$9.08
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$3.03
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.42
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Longboat Taxi from Town$6.05
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: $37
- Ao Nang Kayaking at Klong Rud with Hotel Transfer: $29
- Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $138
- Aonang : Ferry Transfer from Aonang to Koh Phi Phi: $28
- 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: $90
- From Khao Sok: Private Transfer to Ao Nang/Koh Lanta/Krabi: $64
- From Koh Lanta: Speedboat Transfer to/from Ao Nang: $63
- From Speedboat Transfer to Ko Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi: $33
- Full Day Krabi Jungle Tour With Elephant Trekking Transfers: $82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sihanoukville
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sihanoukville:
- Transfer: Between Airport and Shihanouk ville: $20
- Private Taxi Transfer to Kampot: $224
- Sihanoukville To Phnom Penh Private Transfer Mini-Van-Car: $65
- Sihanoukville International Airport Transfers: $23
- Sihanoukville Airport Transfers: $25
- Private taxi transfer from Sihanoukville to Battambang: $290
- Private Transfer to/from Battambang - Sihanoukville: $115
- Private Transfer in Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh by VIP Alphard: $180
- Private Transfer From Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh: $35
- Private Transfer : Phnom Penh ↔ Sihanouk Ville: $105
- Private Taxi Transfer From Kampot - Phnom Penh City: $46
- Private Shuttle Transfer From Sihanoukville - Phnom Penh: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Sihanoukville?
Prices for flights to both Sihanoukville 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 $24Sihanoukville $32
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)$7.57
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Drinks on the Beach$7.26
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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$1.51
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Pad Thai$3.03
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Fruit from the Market$1.82
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Pancakes$3.03
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Coffee & Cake$2.27
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
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $33
- 7 Islands Sunset & Plankton Swim with BBQ Dinner: $35
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Island Hopping with BBQ Dinner by Big Boat: $36
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang, Krabi: $36
- Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner: $36
- Krabi Best of 7 islands Adventure Tour with Beachside BBQ Dinner: $40
- Half Day Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $40
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset & BBQ Dinner (Join Tour): $44
- Ya Thai Cooking Class in Krabi with Recipe Book: $44
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $45
- Hong Island & Ko Pak Bia Tour with Sunset Dinner: $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sihanoukville
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sihanoukville.
- Cooking class in Kampot: $20
- Sihanoukville - Khmer Traditional Cooking Class: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $11Sihanoukville $5.35
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$9.99
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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)$7.57
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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:
- DIY tour - Finest selection of Krabi Hidden Gems: $8.04
- 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat Krabi + Lunch + Pick Up + Drop Off: $19
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $23
- 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch: $23
- Jurassic World Filming Tour Kayak and ATV Adventure in Krabi: $23
- Klong Root Kayaking and Swimming with ATV Tour From Krabi: $24
- Ao Thalane Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Pickup: $24
- 4 Islands Day Tour from Krabi: $24
- Popular 4 Islands Tour By Classic Longtail Boat From Krabi: $25
- Krabi 4 Islands Tour and Snorkeling with Shared boat: $25
- 4 Islands Krabi Speed Boat Day Tour with Buffet Lunch: $25
- Half-Day Kayak Adventure at Ao Thalane: $25
Tours and Activities in Sihanoukville
Here are a few actual costs in Sihanoukville for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Sihanoukville Day Tours from Cruise Port: $79
- Best of Kep, Kampot from Sihanoukville Cruise Port: $259
- Best of Sihanoukville City Tour from Cruise Port: $75
- Bokor Mountain Adventure - History, Sights and Waterfalls: $29
- Day Trip from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh for Cruise Passengers: $189
- Discovery Tour: Caving, Climbing, Via Ferrata and Abseiling in Kampot: $53
- Exploring Bokor National Park Full-Day Tour from Sihanoukville: $99
- Exploring Kampot: A Memorable Tour from Sihanoukville: $63
- Exploring Shore Excursions from Cruise Ports: $59
- Exploring the Best of Kampot and Kep in a Full-Day Tour: $55
- From Phnom Penh Day Trip for Cruise Ship Guests: $189
- Full Day City Tour with A Boat Trip to 2 Islands: $110
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.82Sihanoukville $4.40
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$2.72
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Cocktails (for Two)$9.08
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: $16
- Railay Pub Crawl: $16
When comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Sihanoukville, we can see that Krabi 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 Sihanoukville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Sihanoukville?
Sihanoukville has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Sihanoukville, 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.