Which place is cheaper, Nanjing 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 Nanjing?
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 Nanjing can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Nanjing?
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.
Nanjing
Nanjing is the capital city of the Jiangsu Province on the central eastern coast of China, just north of Shanghai. This historically and culturally rich city lies at the lower end of the Yangtze river, resulting in lush and scenic landscapes. Nanjing is well-known for having many popular historical sites, some of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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 Historical Tours in China, and The Best 10-Day Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $74Nanjing $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $74, while the average daily cost in Nanjing is $118. 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 Nanjing in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $42Nanjing $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $84Nanjing $94
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Nanjing
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Nanjing? 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 $4.37Nanjing $39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$9.42
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$3.14
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.51
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Longboat Taxi from Town$6.28
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
- Ao Nang Kayaking at Klong Rud with Hotel Transfer: $26
- Ao Nang to Krabi Private Transfer: $30
- Aonang any hotel to Donsak Pier Private transfer: $135
- Aonang any hotel to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $101
- From Khaolak : One Way Private Transfer Phuket,Krabi and More: $87
- Full Day Krabi Jungle Tour With Elephant Trekking Transfers: $83
- Private Van (3-8 Pers) R/T Transfer Airport-Krabi-Airport: $60
- KRABI:Private Car Round Trip Transfer Krabi Airport-Ao-nang Beach-Krabi Airport: $60
- Krabi ATV Extreme Experience with Transfer and Adventure: $33
- Krabi Airport (KBV) Private Transfer: $13
- Krabi Airport Departure – Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nanjing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nanjing:
- [Airport transfer] Nanjing Lukou International Airport ⇔ Nanjing city transfer ☆ High reputation for service! <Charter charter>: $27
- Zhenjiang Private Transfer Service from Nanjing City or Lukou Airport : $78
- Yangzhou Private Transfer Service from Nanjing City or Lukou Airport : $80
- Tangshan Hot Spring Spa Resorts Private Transfer from Nanjing City : $44
- Private Transfer to Zhenjiang from Nanjing City Center: $94
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou from Nanjing City Center: $89
- Private Transfer to Yangzhou City from Nanjing Lukou Airport : $109
- Private Transfer to Nanjing Railway Station from Lukou Airport : $45
- Private Transfer between Nanjing Jinniuhu Wild Animal Park and City Hotels: $62
- Private Transfer Between Tangshan Hot Spring Resort and Nanjing Lukou Airport: $49
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Yangzhou Attractions from Nanjing: $89
- Private Nanjing Airport Transfer to Zhenjiang City: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Nanjing?
Prices for flights to both Nanjing 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 $25Nanjing $49
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)$7.85
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Drinks on the Beach$7.54
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$19
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$35
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Mango Shake$1.57
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Pad Thai$3.14
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Fruit from the Market$1.88
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Pancakes$3.14
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Coffee & Cake$2.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner: $37
- Hands on Half-day Cooking Class by Authentic Thai Cooking: $39
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Night Snorkeling: $39
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $40
- Penny Thai Cooking Class Krabi: $45
- Krabi Kitchens Food Tour with 15 Plus Tastings: $45
- Krabi Bites Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $45
- Krabi 7 Island Sunset & BBQ Dinner (Join Tour): $45
- Krabi 7 Islands Snorkeling, Sunset Dinner & Plankton Night : $45
- Thai Charm Cooking School Krabi: $46
- Authentic Thai Cooking Class in Ao Nang: $46
- Kayaking and BBQ Dinner On The Beach Ao Thalane From Krabi: $48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nanjing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nanjing.
- 3-Hour Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation: $93
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Night Tour with Dinner Option : $112
- Private Amazing Nanjing Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $181
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $12Nanjing $9.41
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$19
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$14
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$7.85
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$60
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: $8.17
- Railay Phra Nang and Diamond Cave Sunset tour: $21
- Krabi 4 Islands Snorkeling and Thale Waek Full Day Tour : $21
- ATV Adventure in Krabi Thailand: $22
- Krabi ATV adventure tour 1 Hour : $23
- Blue Dragon Cabaret Ticket Dazzling Night from Krabi: $24
- Klong Root Kayaking and Swimming with ATV Tour From Krabi : $24
- Ao Thalane Kayaking Mangrove Forests Adventure from Krabi : $24
- 4 Islands Day Tour from Krabi: $25
- Krabi 4 Islands Shared Tour with Lunch and Guide: $25
- ATV Adventure in Thrills Await: $28
- Railay Beach and Caves Tour from Ao Nang - Half Day: $28
Tours and Activities in Nanjing
Here are a few actual costs in Nanjing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half-Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour : $109
- 2-Day Unlimited Nanjing Private Flexible Tour with Lunch Option : $295
- 4-Hour Nanjing City Private Tailor-Made Tour in Your Way : $109
- 4-Hour Nanjing Private Tour with Xiaoling Tomb and Sun Yatsen Mausoleum : $124
- 6-Hour Private Tour of Xiaoling Tomb,City Wall & Memorial Hall : $115
- All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights: $213
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $160
- Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour: $168
- Flexible Private Nanjing Independent Tour : $63
- Flexible Private Nanjing Layover Tour: $171
- Flexible Yangzhou Private Day Tour from Nanjing: $212
- Half Day Nanjing City Private Flexible Tour with Night River Cruise: $206
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $5.00Nanjing $9.61
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$2.83
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Cocktails (for Two)$9.42
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Krabi and Nanjing, we can see that Nanjing 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 Nanjing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nanjing 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 Nanjing Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Nanjing?
Nanjing has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Nanjing, 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 Nanjing?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing in the Summer?
Both Nanjing 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.
In the summer, Krabi is around the same temperature as Nanjing. Typically, the summer temperatures in Krabi in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Nanjing averages at about 28°C (83°F).
Nanjing 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 Nanjing. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 174 mm (6.9 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)Nanjing 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Nanjing in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Nanjing. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
In October, Krabi is generally much warmer than Nanjing. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 27°C (81°F), and Nanjing fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Krabi usually receives more rain than Nanjing. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 44 mm (1.7 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)Nanjing 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Nanjing in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Nanjing. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Nanjing. Krabi is much warmer than Nanjing in the winter. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Nanjing fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
Krabi usually gets more rain in January than Nanjing. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 27 mm (1.1 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)Nanjing 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Nanjing in the Spring?
Both Nanjing and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
In the spring, Krabi is much warmer than Nanjing. Typically, the spring temperatures in Krabi in April average around 29°C (84°F), and Nanjing averages at about 15°C (60°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nanjing. It's quite rainy in Krabi. In April, Krabi usually receives more rain than Nanjing. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Nanjing receives 101 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Nanjing 15°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Nanjing and Krabi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
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