Which place is cheaper, Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo?
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 Yangshuo can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Yangshuo?
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.
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
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 Budget Tours to China, and The Best Tours for Seniors to China.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $72Yangshuo $91
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $72, while the average daily cost in Yangshuo is $91. 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 Yangshuo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $41Yangshuo $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $82Yangshuo $54
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Yangshuo
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Yangshuo? 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 $4.27Yangshuo $45
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:
- Krabi airport to Pakbara pier Private transfer: $187
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KRABI AIRPORT: $157
- Private Phuket Airport and Krabi Hotel Transfer: $146
- Ao Nang Krabi Thai Boxing Stadium Admission Ticket with Return Transfer: $138
- Krabi airport to donsak pier Private transfer: $131
- Transfer from Phuket to Krabi and Vice Versa: $120
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI: $119
- Private Transfer from Phuket to Khao Lak, Krabi and More: $118
- Private Transfer Between Koh Lanta and Ao Nang area: $110
- Aonang any hotel to Khao Lak Private transfer: $105
- Private Transfer Between Hotels in Krabi Town and Ko Lanta: $103
- Aonang any hotel to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Yangshuo hotel: $70
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Round way private transfer from Xingping hotel: $67
- Visit 100% primitive cave with Transfer: $97
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $48
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Yangshuo hotel: $21
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Guilin hotel: $64
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Yangshuo?
Prices for flights to both Yangshuo 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 $24Yangshuo $34
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 Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Yangshuo Hans Street Food Tour: $60
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Local Market Experience: $88
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town: $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $11Yangshuo $25
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 Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- 1 Day - Yangshuo Bike Tour: $80
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour and Ends of Longji Rice Terraces from Yangshuo: $218
- 1-Day Guilin City Tour with the Daxu Town and Yao Mountain from Yangshuo: $187
- 1-Day Private Yangshuo Bicycle Tour along Ten-Mile Gallery: $119
- 1-Day Terracotta Warriors Tour from Beijing/Chengdu/Shanghai: $497
- 1-Day Tour: Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat and Ruyi Peak Cable Car: $149
- All-inclusive Private Day Tour to Longji Rice Terraces and Village: $190
- Day Tour in Yangshuo and Li River: $155
- Enchanting Li River & Beyond: Cruise, Peaks & Panorama: $293
- From Guilin: 6-Day Yangtze River Cruise with Excursions: $1,299
- From Guilin: Yangshuo Rock-climbing & River-tracing Tour: $282
- From Xingping River-tracing Half Day Private Tour: $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $4.89Yangshuo $35
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 Yangshuo, we can see that Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Yangshuo?
Yangshuo has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Yangshuo, 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 Yangshuo?
Yangshuo 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 Yangshuo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Yangshuo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
In the summer, Krabi is around the same temperature as Yangshuo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Krabi in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 30°C (86°F).
Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Krabi usually receives more rain than Yangshuo. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain each month for the summer. Also, August to October is the rainy season in Krabi.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKrabi 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Yangshuo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Yangshuo. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Krabi is generally a little warmer than Yangshuo. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Yangshuo fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Krabi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Krabi usually gets more rain in October than Yangshuo. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, December to March in Krabi is the dry season. August to October in Krabi is the rainy season.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKrabi 27°C (81°F)Yangshuo 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Yangshuo in the Winter?
Both Yangshuo and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
Krabi is much warmer than Yangshuo in the winter. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Yangshuo fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
In January, Krabi usually receives less rain than Yangshuo. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Krabi is December to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKrabi 28°C (82°F)Yangshuo 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Yangshuo in the Spring?
Both Yangshuo and Krabi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Krabi is a little warmer than Yangshuo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Krabi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Yangshuo averages at about 20°C (68°F).
Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually gets less rain in April than Yangshuo. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Yangshuo receives 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Yangshuo 20°C (68°F)
Typical Weather for Yangshuo and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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