Cost of living in Krabi

กระบี่ · Andaman Coast · Karst country

Krabi runs about ฿31,800 per month for a comfortable single person (roughly ฿1,045 per day) if you live in Krabi Town rather than Ao Nang.

~250 Mbps fibre Best for: Divers, climbers, budget beach living

Limestone cliffs, cheap inland rents and an airport that keeps you connected — Krabi is the value alternative to Phuket.

Monthly budget breakdown in Krabi

Median monthly cost of living in Krabi by category, in Thai baht
CategoryPer month (THB)Share
Rent (1-bedroom)฿10,50033%
Utilities & internet฿2,2007%
Food & groceries฿9,00028%
Transport฿2,6008%
Healthcare & insurance฿2,2007%
Leisure & fitness฿3,60011%
Visa, SIM & misc฿1,7005%
Total per month฿31,800100%
Per day
฿1,046
Per week
฿7,338
Per year
฿381,600

Three ways to live in Krabi

Lean long-stay

฿21,000
per month

Krabi Town room, scooter, local food

Comfortable

฿31,800
per month

1BR apartment, weekend island hops

Premium

฿62,000
per month

Ao Nang house with pool, car

Why people choose Krabi

  • Cheapest Andaman base
  • Island hopping on your doorstep
  • Domestic airport

What to watch out for

  • Small hospital options
  • Monsoon May–Oct
  • Thin job/networking scene

Where to live in Krabi

Krabi TownAo NangKlong Muang

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Figures are editorial median estimates for 2026 in Thai baht and will vary by season, neighbourhood and lifestyle. Always verify visa and healthcare requirements with official sources.