Which place is cheaper, Qingdao 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 Qingdao?
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 Qingdao can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Qingdao?
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.
Qingdao
Qingdao, China, located in the Shandong Province, is a very large city right on the Yellow Sea coast. The city, whose name means "The Green Island" due to it's gorgeous landscapes and interesting geography, was named China's most livable city in 2012. The city is rich in history, having almost become a German territory in 1897 and being occupied by the Japanese during WWI. Evidence of these occupiers is present in much of the architecture around the city, which includes a few Catholic and Protestant churches.
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 Cultural Tours in China, and The Best Luxury Tours to China.
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Krabi Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKrabi $74Qingdao $73
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $74, while the average daily cost in Qingdao is $73. 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 Qingdao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $42Qingdao $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $84Qingdao $54
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Qingdao
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Qingdao? 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 $4.37Qingdao $12
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:
- Van Phuket Airport Transfer to Patong Beach Area (SHA Plus): $43
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to TRI TRANG BEACH: $39
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SURIN BEACH: $32
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL YACHT HAVEN: $32
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RASSADA PIER: $42
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PATONG BEACH: $48
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAITHON BEACH: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAIHARN BEACH: $45
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to MAI KHAO BEACH: $32
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to LAYAN BEACH: $27
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI: $109
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KRABI AIRPORT: $124
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Qingdao
Also for Qingdao, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Qingdao Railway Station Depature Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Qingdao Railway Station Arrival Transfer to City Hotel: $36
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao central to Qingdao Airport (TAO): $53
- Qingdao Private Transfer from Qingdao Airport (TAO) to central Qingdao: $54
- Qingdao Northern Railway Station Arrival Private One-Way Transfer: $42
- Qingdao Liuting Airport Transfer Service by Minivan: $86
- Qingdao Cruise Port Departure Transfer from City Hotels: $36
- Private Qingdao Airport Arrival Transfer to City Hotels: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Qingdao?
Prices for flights to both Qingdao 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 $25Qingdao $35
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Krabi $12Qingdao $20
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:
- ATV Adventure in Thrills Await: $28
- Tiger Cave and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour from Krabi: $73
- 2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi: $70
- 2-Hour The best of Krabi Private Walking Tour : $174
- 2D1N Khao Sok National Park Tour from Krabi: $277
- 4 Island Early Bird Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi: $48
- 4 Island Full Day Krabi Tour: Longtail Boat & Lunch: $34
- 4 Island Joint Tour by Speed Boat from Krabi: $53
- 4 Island Snorkeling Tour on a LongTail Boat from Krabi: $35
- 4 Island Speed Boat Adventure from Krabi: $33
- 4 Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi: $32
- 4 Island tour by SPEEDBOAT from Krabi + Lunch + Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off: $33
Tours and Activities in Qingdao
For Qingdao, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Qingdao Essentials Tour: City Highlights and Beer Museum: $216
- Alternative City Tour with Navy Museum, Beer Street and TV Tower, Lunch Included: $200
- German Era Tour of Old Town Qingdao with Lunch and Beer Museum: $200
- Half Day Tour and Trek to Fushan Mountain: $170
- Laoshan Mountain Full Day Private Activity Tour: $224
- Private Qingdao Historic architectural day tour with Tsingdao beer during Lunch: $245
- Private Qingdao Laoshan day tour with lunch& round way cable car: $240
- Private Qingdao Laoshan half day tour with one bottle of Tsingdao beer as gift: $199
- Private Qingdao highlights city tour with Lunch and Qingdao beer: $175
- Qingdao After Dark: 4-Hour Illumination Tour with Options: $150
- Qingdao Discover Tour to the Mount Laoshan and Tasting Famous Local Beer: $248
- Qingdao Private Day Tour to Laoshan Mountain with Lunch and Cable Car: $238
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $5.00Qingdao $14
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 comparing the travel costs between Krabi and Qingdao, 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 Qingdao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Qingdao?
Qingdao has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Qingdao, 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 Qingdao?
Qingdao 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 Qingdao in the Summer?
Both Qingdao 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 a little warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Qingdao during summer. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. It's quite rainy in Krabi. In July, Krabi usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 211 mm (8.3 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)Qingdao 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Qingdao in the Autumn?
Both Qingdao 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 much warmer than Qingdao in the autumn. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Qingdao fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Qingdao, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Krabi often gets less sunshine than Qingdao. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 220 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually gets more rain in October than Qingdao. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 45 mm (1.8 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)Qingdao 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Qingdao in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Qingdao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
Qingdao can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Krabi is much warmer than Qingdao. Typically, the winter temperatures in Krabi in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Qingdao averages at about -0°C (32°F).
In Krabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Qingdao during winter. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Qingdao receives 185 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Krabi usually receives more rain than Qingdao. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 11 mm (0.4 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)Qingdao -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Qingdao in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Qingdao. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Krabi is generally much warmer than Qingdao. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 29°C (84°F), and Qingdao fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Qingdao. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. In the spring, Krabi often gets more sunshine than Qingdao. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Qingdao receives 224 hours of full sun.
Krabi receives a lot of rain in the spring. Krabi usually gets more rain in April than Qingdao. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Qingdao receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Qingdao 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Qingdao and Krabi
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| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 162 mm (6.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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.