Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Hua Hin 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Hua Hin are 24.7% lower than in Bangkok (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Hua Hin are 30.0% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Hua Hin are 44.2% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Hua Hin are 3.5% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Hua Hin are 17.9% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Hua Hin is 31.2% higher than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 125.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 913.87 ฿ | 900.00 ฿ | -1.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ฿ | 67.00 ฿ | -4.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 140.00 ฿ | 97.50 ฿ | -30.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 85.83 ฿ | 57.50 ฿ | -33.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 20.81 ฿ | 18.48 ฿ | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 11.43 ฿ | 13.98 ฿ | +22.3 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 237.92 ฿ | 167.03 ฿ | -29.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 52.93 ฿ | 55.19 ฿ | +4.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.71 ฿ | 16.63 ฿ | -29.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 80.04 ฿ | 71.70 ฿ | -10.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 316.45 ฿ | 226.80 ฿ | -28.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 46.99 ฿ | 43.91 ฿ | -6.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 172.81 ฿ | 166.02 ฿ | -3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 49.36 ฿ | 36.63 ฿ | -25.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.37 ฿ | 11.91 ฿ | -53.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 36.80 ฿ | 29.03 ฿ | -21.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 27.95 ฿ | 23.25 ฿ | -16.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.95 ฿ | 27.10 ฿ | +8.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 22.14 ฿ | 16.78 ฿ | -24.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.08 ฿ | 25.00 ฿ | -44.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.94 ฿ | 14.75 ฿ | -7.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 500.00 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 63.17 ฿ | 57.48 ฿ | -9.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 116.20 ฿ | 109.00 ฿ | -6.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 135.00 ฿ | -10.0 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 44.00 ฿ | 15.00 ฿ | -65.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,300.00 ฿ | 400.00 ฿ | -69.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 69.67 ฿ | 40.23 ฿ | -42.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 153.12 ฿ | 160.53 ฿ | +4.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,850,000.00 ฿ | 650,000.00 ฿ | -64.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 922,078.95 ฿ | 675,000.00 ฿ | -26.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,302.57 ฿ | 2,459.26 ฿ | -25.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 472.14 ฿ | 537.67 ฿ | +13.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 543.10 ฿ | 577.00 ฿ | +6.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,080.61 ฿ | 1,150.00 ฿ | -44.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 396.92 ฿ | 183.33 ฿ | -53.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ฿ | 220.00 ฿ | -12.0 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 22,176.80 ฿ | 4,500.00 ฿ | -79.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 443,834.09 ฿ | 600,000.00 ฿ | +35.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,942.04 ฿ | 630.00 ฿ | -67.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,416.70 ฿ | 800.00 ฿ | -43.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,667.93 ฿ | 2,000.00 ฿ | -45.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,335.96 ฿ | 1,866.67 ฿ | -44.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,941.18 ฿ | 12,333.33 ฿ | -43.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,371.05 ฿ | 8,000.00 ฿ | -22.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 57,611.11 ฿ | 22,100.00 ฿ | -61.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,024.07 ฿ | 24,500.00 ฿ | -18.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,482.52 ฿ | 7,763.94 ฿ | -55.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,160.49 ฿ | 2,554.81 ฿ | -68.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Hua Hin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,671.79 ฿ | 21,750.00 ฿ | -8.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.93 | 5.33 | -10.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 298 | 23 |
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| Cost of Living in Pak Kret | 14.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bang Buathong | 17.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nonthaburi | 18.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Samut Prakan | 22.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rangsit | 22.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Samut Sakhon | 24.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Khlong Luang | 29.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nakhon Pathom | 42.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ayutthaya | 47.42 miles |
Cities near Hua Hin: | Cost of Living in Ratchaburi | 86.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bangkok | 117.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nonthaburi | 128.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Samut Prakan | 136.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pak Kret | 136.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Khlong Luang | 148.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nakhon Pathom | 157.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Si Racha | 180.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chon Buri | 186.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pattaya | 202.90 miles |