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Mae Rim vs Khon Kaen

Thailand vs Thailand · 495 km apart

Mae Rim

Thailand

฿15,631 ($428)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Khon Kaen

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Mae Rim	Khon Kaen	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.32	$5.09	Mae Rim
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$17.28	$20.35	Mae Rim
Cappuccino	$1.30	$1.53	Mae Rim
Monthly groceries (single person)	$97.92	$115	Mae Rim
Monthly public transport pass	$15.84	$18.66	Mae Rim
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$41.76	$49.18	Mae Rim
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$12.10	$14.25	Mae Rim
Fitness club membership	$12.10	$14.25	Mae Rim
Cinema ticket	$3.17	$3.73	Mae Rim
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$202	$247	Mae Rim
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$140	$172	Mae Rim
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$421	$516	Mae Rim
Total single-person budget	$428	$511	Mae Rim
Average net salary	$585	$689

Verdict

Mae Rim is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Mae Rim runs about $428 versus $511 in Khon Kaen — a difference of roughly 19%.

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 Mae Rim · Full cost of living in Khon Kaen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mae Rim cheaper than Khon Kaen?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $428 per month in Mae Rim versus $511 in Khon Kaen — about 19% less.

How far is Mae Rim from Khon Kaen?

The straight-line distance between Mae Rim and Khon Kaen is approximately 495 km (307 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Mae Rim or Khon Kaen?

The estimated average net salary is $585 in Mae Rim and $689 in Khon Kaen. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $157 in Mae Rim versus $178 in Khon Kaen per month.