Which place is cheaper, Tianjin 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 Tianjin?
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 Tianjin can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Krabi or Tianjin?
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.
Tianjin
Tianjin is a large metropolis on the north east coast of China. This ancient city, which dates back to prehistoric times, is one of five National Central Cities of China and is rich in culture and history. Tianjin is most famous for its beautiful walking streets and history of European concession territories.
Tianjin experiences hot and humid summers, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cool and dry with temperatures around 15° (F). Spring and Autumn tend to be the best times to visit as weather is a little more mild, although Spring has a tendency to be a little rainy.
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 $74Tianjin $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Krabi is $74, while the average daily cost in Tianjin is $92. 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 Tianjin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKrabi $42Tianjin $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKrabi $84Tianjin $70
Compare Hotels in Krabi and Tianjin
Looking for a hotel in Krabi or Tianjin? 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 $4.37Tianjin $37
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:
- Krabi airport to Pakbara pier Private transfer: $191
- Aonang any hotel to Donsak Pier Private transfer: $135
- Krabi airport to donsak pier Private transfer: $134
- Private Transfer from Krabi to Phuket with 2h of Sightseeing: $125
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KRABI AIRPORT: $124
- Transfer from Phuket to Krabi and Vice Versa: $124
- Transfer from Krabi / Ao Nang to Khao Lak Hotel: $119
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI: $109
- Private Transfer Between Hotels in Krabi Town and Ko Lanta: $106
- Aonang any hotel to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $101
- TAXI PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to KURABURI PIER: $89
- From Khaolak : One Way Private Transfer Phuket,Krabi and More: $87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tianjin
Also for Tianjin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Tianjin Airport ⇔ Tianjin City Transfer ☆ High reputation for service <Charter charter>: $13
- Tianjin Railway Station Private Transfer to Cruise Port: $32
- Tianjin Private Transfer to Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall: $196
- Tianjin Private Transfer from Railway Station to Cruise Port: $80
- Tianjin Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Railway Station: $80
- Tianjin Private Round-Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Great Wall: $112
- Tianjin Private Round Trip Transfer to Huangyaguan Pass and Eastern Qing Tombs: $132
- Tianjin International Cruise Port Private Transfer to City Hotels : $80
- Tianjin Cruise Port to Hotels in Beijing Downtown Shared Transfer: $95
- Tianjin Cruise Port Transfer To Tianjin Airport one way private transfer: $50
- Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Binhai Railway Station: $32
- Tianjin Binhai International Airport Private Arrival Transfer to City Area : $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Krabi or Tianjin?
Prices for flights to both Tianjin 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 $25Tianjin $36
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 $12Tianjin $10
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 Tianjin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tianjin.
- Private Tour to Uncover Tianjin’s Must-Visit Bucket-List Spots : $248
- 1 Day Tianjin City Essence Tour from Tianjin Port: $235
- 4-Hour Tianjin Shore Excursion to Shijia Mansion with Bullet Train Experience: $210
- 5-Hour Private Tianjin Shopping Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $179
- All-inclusive Day Tour: China House, Five Avenues, Ancient Street & Tianjin Eye: $224
- All-inclusive Tianjin Day Tour to Qing Emperor's Tomb & Huangyaguan Great Wall : $278
- Bullet Train Private Tour: Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall: $239
- From Beijing: Tianjin Highlights Day Tour by High-Speed Rail: $289
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Layover Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $265
- Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port: $248
- Private Tianjin City Highlight Day Tour: $188
- Private Tianjin City Night Tour with Haihe River Cruise: $176
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKrabi $5.00Tianjin $11
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 Tianjin, we can see that Tianjin 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 Tianjin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tianjin 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 Tianjin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Krabi or Tianjin?
Tianjin has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Krabi and Tianjin, 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 Tianjin?
Tianjin 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 Tianjin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Krabi and Tianjin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Krabi year-round.
Krabi is around the same temperature as Tianjin in the summer. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Tianjin fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Tianjin this time of the year. In Krabi, it's very sunny this time of the year. Krabi usually receives less sunshine than Tianjin during summer. Krabi gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 224 hours of full sun in the summer.
Tianjin 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 Tianjin. Krabi gets 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 185 mm (7.3 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)Tianjin 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Tianjin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Krabi as well as Tianjin. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Krabi is much warmer than Tianjin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Krabi in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Tianjin averages at about 15°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tianjin. In the autumn, Krabi often gets less sunshine than Tianjin. Krabi gets 181 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 227 hours of full sun.
Krabi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Krabi usually gets more rain in October than Tianjin. Krabi gets 304 mm (12 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 21 mm (0.8 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)Tianjin 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Tianjin in the Winter?
Both Tianjin and Krabi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tianjin. In January, Krabi is generally much warmer than Tianjin. Daily temperatures in Krabi average around 28°C (82°F), and Tianjin fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
It's quite sunny in Tianjin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually receives more sunshine than Tianjin during winter. Krabi gets 287 hours of sunny skies, while Tianjin receives 201 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Krabi usually receives more rain than Tianjin. Krabi gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 3 mm (0.1 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)Tianjin -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Krabi or Tianjin in the Spring?
Both Tianjin 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.
Krabi is much warmer than Tianjin in the spring. The daily temperature in Krabi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Tianjin fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In Tianjin, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Krabi. In the spring, Krabi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Tianjin. Krabi gets 249 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Tianjin receives 247 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. Krabi usually gets more rain in April than Tianjin. Krabi gets 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain, while Tianjin receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKrabi 29°C (84°F)Tianjin 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Tianjin 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 (27°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
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