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Cost of Living in Ban Huai Hin

Ban Huai Hin, Phetchaburi, Thailand

▼ -13% vs Thailand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿16,196 ($444)
Couple, monthly฿29,057 ($796)
Family of four, monthly฿37,878 ($1,038)

Estimated Prices in Ban Huai Hin

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿163 ($4.46)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿652 ($17.86)per meal
Cappuccino฿48.88 ($1.34)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿3,693 ($101)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿597 ($16.37)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,575 ($43.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿456 ($12.50)per month
Fitness club membership฿456 ($12.50)per month
Cinema ticket฿119 ($3.27)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿7,667 ($210)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿5,334 ($146)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿16,001 ($438)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ban Huai Hin is ฿22,064 ($605) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿16,196 ($444) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿21,055 ($577) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿5,334 ($146)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Ban Na Yang

1 km away · Phetchaburi

Cha-am

6 km away · Phetchaburi

Tha Yang

15 km away · Phetchaburi

Hua Hin

29 km away · Prachuap Khiri Khan

Phetchaburi

31 km away · Phetchaburi

Ban Laem

43 km away · Phetchaburi

Khao Yoi

47 km away · Phetchaburi

Pran Buri

49 km away · Prachuap Khiri Khan

Other Major Cities in Thailand

Bangkok

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon · pop. 18,007,000

฿23,291 ($638) / mo

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · pop. 1,198,000

฿20,194 ($553) / mo

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima · pop. 466,098

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen · pop. 416,988

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Hat Yai

Songkhla · pop. 406,513

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phatthaya

Chon Buri · pop. 351,391

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok · pop. 281,929

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phuket

Phuket · pop. 252,515

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Living in Ban Huai Hin

Ban Huai Hin is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿16,196 ($444), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿5,334 ($146) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿37,878 ($1,038) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿29,057 ($796) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ban Huai Hin is ฿22,064 ($605). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿21,055 ($577) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ban Huai Hin expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿16,196 ($444) per month in Ban Huai Hin including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ban Huai Hin?
A net salary of around ฿21,055 ($577) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ban Huai Hin with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ban Huai Hin is ฿22,064 ($605).
How much is rent in Ban Huai Hin?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿7,667 ($210) per month in the city centre and ฿5,334 ($146) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿16,001 ($438).
Is Ban Huai Hin cheaper than Thailand on average?
Yes — Ban Huai Hin is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Thailand average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ban Huai Hin?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿3,693 ($101) in Ban Huai Hin. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿163 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ฿49 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ban Huai Hin compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ban Huai Hin is estimated at ฿597 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ban Huai Hin are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.