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Cost of Living in Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand · Population 416,988

▲ +0% vs Thailand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿18,662 ($511)
Couple, monthly฿33,540 ($919)
Family of four, monthly฿43,779 ($1,199)

Estimated Prices in Khon Kaen

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿186 ($5.09)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿743 ($20.35)per meal
Cappuccino฿55.71 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿4,209 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿681 ($18.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,795 ($49.18)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿520 ($14.25)per month
Fitness club membership฿520 ($14.25)per month
Cinema ticket฿136 ($3.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿9,029 ($247)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿6,281 ($172)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿18,844 ($516)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Khon Kaen is ฿25,149 ($689) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿18,662 ($511) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿6,281 ($172)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Ban Pet

7 km away · Khon Kaen

Ban Thum

12 km away · Khon Kaen

Ban Tha Phra

12 km away · Khon Kaen

Kosum Phisai

32 km away · Maha Sarakham

Kranuan

40 km away · Khon Kaen

Ban Phai

41 km away · Khon Kaen

Nong Kung Si

55 km away · Kalasin

Yang Talat

57 km away · Kalasin

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

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

Pak Kret

Nonthaburi · pop. 190,272

฿17,520 ($480) / mo

Living in Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿18,662 ($511), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿6,281 ($172) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿43,779 ($1,199) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿33,540 ($919) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Khon Kaen is ฿25,149 ($689). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khon Kaen expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿18,662 ($511) per month in Khon Kaen including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Khon Kaen?
A net salary of around ฿24,261 ($665) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Khon Kaen with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Khon Kaen is ฿25,149 ($689).
How much is rent in Khon Kaen?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿9,029 ($247) per month in the city centre and ฿6,281 ($172) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿18,844 ($516).
Is Khon Kaen cheaper than Thailand on average?
No — Khon Kaen is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Thailand average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Khon Kaen?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿4,209 ($115) in Khon Kaen. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿186 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ฿56 ($2).
How do transport costs in Khon Kaen compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Khon Kaen is estimated at ฿681 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Khon Kaen are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 416,988). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.