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single / month
| Expense | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana | Khon Kaen | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.46 | $5.09 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.86 | $20.35 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.53 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $115 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.37 | $18.66 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.15 | $49.18 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.50 | $14.25 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Fitness club membership | $12.50 | $14.25 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Cinema ticket | $3.27 | $3.73 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $247 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $172 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $516 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Total single-person budget | $444 | $511 | Ban Plai Bua Phatthana |
| Average net salary | $605 | $689 |
Ban Plai Bua Phatthana is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ban Plai Bua Phatthana runs about $444 versus $511 in Khon Kaen — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Khon Kaen leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ban Plai Bua Phatthana · Full cost of living in Khon Kaen