Cost of living
Hua Hin compared to Songkhla
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Overview comparison
Hua HinSongkhla
Consumer prices in Songkhla are roughly 14% higher than in Hua Hin.
Cost of living
| Item | Hua Hin | Songkhla |
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| Total with rent one person | 780 | 711 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,621 | 1,773 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 374 |
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| Without rent one family | 890 | 1,473 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 378.66 | 362.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 681.19 | 603.11 |
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| Food person | 253 | 314 |
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| Food family | 814 | 627 |
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| Transport person | 18.6 | 53.69 |
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| Transport family | 67.41 | 118.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.39 years | 68.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hua Hin | Songkhla |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.9 | 3.74 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.85 | 24.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.84 | 6.38 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.9 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.7 | 2.46 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hua Hin | Songkhla |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 378.42 | 640.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 279.15 | 193.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 716.37 | 676.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 661.47 | 425.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.59 | 41.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.88 | 73.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.26 | 17.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hua Hin | Songkhla |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.61 | 4.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,693 | 2,392 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 798 | 3,281 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.42% | 37.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.28 | 9.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hua Hin | Songkhla |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 1.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.79 | 2.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.28 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.03 | 2.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.22 | 12.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Hua Hin | Songkhla |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.27 | 59.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.68 | 6.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.48 | 38.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5 | 7.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.35 | 31.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.13 | 123.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 152.31 | 448.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,673 | 11,183 |
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