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Hua Hin vs Khon Kaen

Thailand vs Thailand · 530 km apart

Hua Hin

Thailand

฿17,520 ($480)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Khon Kaen

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Hua Hin	Khon Kaen	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.80	$5.09	Hua Hin
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$19.20	$20.35	Hua Hin
Cappuccino	$1.44	$1.53	Hua Hin
Monthly groceries (single person)	$109	$115	Hua Hin
Monthly public transport pass	$17.60	$18.66	Hua Hin
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$46.40	$49.18	Hua Hin
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$13.44	$14.25	Hua Hin
Fitness club membership	$13.44	$14.25	Hua Hin
Cinema ticket	$3.52	$3.73	Hua Hin
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$230	$247	Hua Hin
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$160	$172	Hua Hin
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$480	$516	Hua Hin
Total single-person budget	$480	$511	Hua Hin
Average net salary	$650	$689

Verdict

Hua Hin is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Hua Hin runs about $480 versus $511 in Khon Kaen — a difference of roughly 7%.

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 Hua Hin · Full cost of living in Khon Kaen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hua Hin cheaper than Khon Kaen?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $480 per month in Hua Hin versus $511 in Khon Kaen — about 7% less.

How far is Hua Hin from Khon Kaen?

The straight-line distance between Hua Hin and Khon Kaen is approximately 530 km (329 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Hua Hin or Khon Kaen?

The estimated average net salary is $650 in Hua Hin and $689 in Khon Kaen. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $170 in Hua Hin versus $178 in Khon Kaen per month.