Cost of living in Hua Hin is 29% lower than in Salalah (without rent).
Rent in Hua Hin is 4% more expensive than in Salalah.
Cost of living including rent in Hua Hin is 16% lower than in Salalah.
Food in Hua Hin is 21% cheaper than in Salalah.
Transport in Hua Hin is 69% cheaper than in Salalah.
| Hua Hin | Salalah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hua Hin | Salalah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.07 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.1 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.71 $ | 13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.98 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.74 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 0.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.45 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.2 $ | 31.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.31 $ | 4.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.1 $ | 54.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.24 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.45 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.5 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.22 $ | 5.1 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.6 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
70.9 $ | 60.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.4 $ | 75.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 190 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 714 $ | 373 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 343 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 735 $ | 497 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,569 $ | 1,485 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 843 $ | 760 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 669 $ | 1,603 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.34 % | 3.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.4 $ | 95.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.18 $ | 7.85 $ |
| Haircut | 4.64 $ | 5.62 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61 $ | 62.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.3 $ | 27.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 138 $ | 112 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,111 $ | 3,407 $ |