Destination Comparison
Northern
Chiang Mai
VS
Southern
Krabi
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Chiang Mai vs Krabi: Key Comparison
Chiang Mai
Category
Krabi
Northern
Region
Southern
Chiang Mai
Province
Krabi
4
Highlights
6✓
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Budget / day
Krabi is manageable on a modest budget if you use town meals, shared transport, and no more than one or two paid marine days.
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