Cost of living
Hua Hin compared to Ko Tao
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Overview comparison
Hua HinKo Tao
Consumer prices in Ko Tao are roughly 10% higher than in Hua Hin.
Cost of living
| Item | Hua Hin | Ko Tao |
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| Total with rent one person | 780 | 700 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,621 | 2,235 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 311 |
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| Without rent one family | 890 | 1,263 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 378.66 | 351.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 681.19 | 655.87 |
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| Food person | 253 | 251 |
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| Food family | 814 | 739 |
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| Transport person | 18.6 | 34.88 |
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| Transport family | 67.41 | 96.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.39 years | 81.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hua Hin | Ko Tao |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.9 | 2.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.85 | 12.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.84 | 5.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 2.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.7 | 2.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hua Hin | Ko Tao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 378.42 | 371.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 279.15 | 294.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 716.37 | 738.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 661.47 | 594.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.59 | 60.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.88 | 74.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.26 | 20.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hua Hin | Ko Tao |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.61 | 4.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,693 | 2,604 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 798 | 2,277 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.42% | 24.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.28 | 9.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hua Hin | Ko Tao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.79 | 2.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.28 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.03 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.22 | 10.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Hua Hin | Ko Tao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.27 | 86.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.68 | 5.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.48 | 31.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5 | 4.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.35 | 46.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.13 | 101.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 152.31 | 514.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,673 | 10,660 |
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