Thailand
Cost of Living in Krabi
Frugal single: $700-1,000/month. Comfortable single: $1,000-1,400/month. Excellent value for adventure seekers.
Monthly Total
$1,309
$22,908
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$518
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$518
$9,065
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$123
$2,153
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$154
$2,695
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$183
$3,203
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$85
$1,488
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$37
$648
Monthly Total
$1,309
$22,908
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Living in Krabi
Krabi offers southern beach living at mainland prices—15-25% cheaper than Phuket/Samui. Krabi Town cheapest. Ao Nang more developed and slightly pricier. Railay boat-access only.
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