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Krabi Cost of Living

Beach Paradise on a Budget

Krabi Cost of Living Overview

Krabi offers excellent value for beach living - significantly cheaper than Phuket while maintaining good quality of life. Ao Nang is the tourist hub with mid-range prices, while Krabi Town provides authentic Thai living at 30-40% less. Expect to spend 30,000-45,000 THB/month ($900-1,400) for comfortable living including beachfront apartment, food, scooter, activities, and social life.

💡 Quick Facts:

• 20-30% cheaper than Phuket for similar beach living
• Budget travelers: 25,000-30,000 THB/month possible
• Comfortable mid-range: 35,000-45,000 THB/month
• Luxury lifestyle: 60,000+ THB/month
• Krabi Town is 30-40% cheaper than Ao Nang
• Adventure activities add 5,000-10,000 THB/month

Monthly Budget Breakdowns

Budget Traveler

Basic but comfortable beach living

Studio (Krabi Town)6,000 THB

Food (local/street)6,000 THB

Scooter rental2,500 THB

Phone/Internet900 THB

Utilities1,500 THB

Entertainment/Activities4,000 THB

Misc/Savings3,000 THB

Total24,000 THB

~$700/month - Doable but very basic

Comfortable Mid-Range

Luxury Lifestyle

Premium beach living

Beachfront villa35,000 THB

Food (restaurants/cafes)15,000 THB

Scooter + Car rental8,000 THB

Phone/Internet1,500 THB

Utilities4,000 THB

Activities/Spas12,000 THB

Misc/Travel10,000 THB

Total85,000 THB

~$2,500/month - High-end comfort

Food & Dining Costs

Local Thai Food

Street food (Pad Thai, noodles)40-60 THB

Local restaurant meal80-120 THB

Fresh seafood (local market)150-300 THB

Thai curry at restaurant100-150 THB

Som Tam, Khao Man Gai50-80 THB

Western / Tourist Food

Breakfast cafe (eggs, toast)150-250 THB

Pizza (individual)250-400 THB

Burger & fries200-350 THB

Pasta at restaurant250-400 THB

Seafood beachfront dinner400-800 THB

Drinks & Coffee

Coffee (cafe)60-100 THB

Fresh juice/smoothie60-100 THB

Beer (bar/restaurant)80-150 THB

Cocktail (beach bar)150-250 THB

Water/Soda (7-Eleven)15-25 THB

Groceries (Monthly)

Fresh fruit/vegetables1,500-2,500 THB

Meat/chicken/fish2,000-3,500 THB

Rice, pasta, basics800-1,200 THB

Snacks, drinks, misc1,000-1,500 THB

Total monthly groceries5,000-8,000 THB

Activities & Entertainment

Water Activities

4 Islands Tour (day trip)1,200-1,500 THB

Phi Phi Islands day trip1,500-2,000 THB

Fun dive (2 dives)2,500-3,500 THB

Kayaking tour (half day)800-1,200 THB

Snorkeling tour1,000-1,500 THB

Long-tail boat charter1,500-2,500 THB

Rock Climbing & Adventure

Rock climbing day course2,500-3,000 THB

Half day climbing1,500-2,000 THB

Muay Thai class300-500 THB

Tiger Cave Temple hike100 THB (entry)

Emerald Pool day trip200-400 THB

ATV tour1,500-2,000 THB

Wellness & Fitness

Thai massage (1 hour)250-400 THB

Oil massage (90 min)500-800 THB

Spa treatment (luxury)1,500-3,000 THB

Gym day pass100-200 THB

Yoga class drop-in300-500 THB

Beach workout (free)0 THB

Nightlife & Social

Night out drinking (3-4 beers)400-600 THB

Beach bar evening500-800 THB

Fire show at beachFree (tips)

Bucket drinks200-350 THB

Cinema ticket120-180 THB

Krabi vs Other Thai Cities

Expense	Krabi	Phuket	Bangkok	Chiang Mai
1BR Apartment	12-18K THB	18-25K	15-25K	10-15K
Street Food Meal	50-80 THB	60-100	40-70	40-60
Beer at Bar	80-120 THB	100-150	80-150	60-100
Scooter Rental/month	2,500-3,000	3,000-4,000	N/A (BTS/MRT)	2,000-2,500
Monthly Budget	30-45K THB	40-60K	35-55K	25-40K

Krabi offers 20-30% better value than Phuket for beach living, similar to Bangkok, but pricier than Chiang Mai. The trade-off is stunning beaches, climbing, and island access.

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