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Cost of living in Hua Hin
Rent, everyday prices and the gross salary you may need to cover living costs in Hua Hin.
One person, a month
THB 19,341
Living costs excluding rent
Family of four, a month
THB 69,050
Living costs excluding rent
One-bedroom rent, centre
THB 19,771
A month
Gross salary, one person
THB 426,000
to cover living costs in Hua Hin
Hua Hin's cost of living at a glance
Hua Hin is among the more expensive cities in both Thailand and Asia. The estimated monthly costs for a single person in Hua Hin are THB 19,341, excluding rent. Living costs for a family of four are THB 69,050 a month, excluding rent.
A single person in Hua Hin may need a gross salary of at least THB 426,000 a year to cover estimated living costs, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
One person's monthly costs
Numbeo household estimate in THB, with the rent of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
How Hua Hin compares
One person's monthly costs in Hua Hin, excluding rent, are 6.1% lower than in the typical city in Thailand and 36.2% lower than in the typical city worldwide.
Where Hua Hin ranks
In Thailand
4th of 10
One person's monthly costs including rent, most expensive first.
In Asia
112th of 407
Cities in Asia with a Numbeo estimate, most expensive first.
Worldwide
31st percentile
Costs the same as or more than 31% of 1,942 cities: a relatively affordable city.
One-bedroom rent, centre
4th of 10
Cities in Thailand, most expensive first.
Monthly costs against the typical city
- Hua Hin
- Typical national city
- Typical city worldwide
Tap a line or a table row to read its three amounts.
| Monthly cost | Hua Hin | Typical national city | Typical city worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | THB 19,771 | THB 16,817 +17.6% | THB 24,952 −20.8% |
| Groceries | THB 8,186 | THB 7,589 +7.9% | THB 9,441 −13.3% |
| Eating out | THB 1,922 | THB 2,510 −23.4% | THB 5,316 −63.8% |
| Transport | THB 413 | THB 786 −47.5% | THB 1,344 −69.3% |
| Utilities | THB 2,688 | THB 3,069 −12.4% | THB 5,869 −54.2% |
| Leisure | THB 2,228 | THB 2,272 −1.9% | THB 2,083 +7.0% |
| Total excluding rent | THB 19,341 | THB 20,594 −6.1% | THB 30,297 −36.2% |
| Total including rent | THB 39,112 | THB 37,994 +2.9% | THB 56,227 −30.4% |
Typical = the median of 10 cities in Thailand and 1,942 cities worldwide.
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Explore prices in Hua Hin
The average price for each item, and the range from the lowest to the highest price people have reported.
Renting in Hua Hin
Hua Hin is the 4th most expensive city in Thailand for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre. The closest-priced city in Thailand is Pattaya.
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs THB 19,771 a month.
Outside the centre, a one-bedroom apartment typically costs THB 13,697 a month.
A one-bedroom apartment in the centre is around 44% more expensive to rent than one outside the centre.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | THB 19,771 | THB 12,389– |
| 1-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | THB 13,697 | THB 8,260– |
| 3-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | THB 47,905 | THB 30,973– |
| 3-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | THB 27,224 | THB 13,778– |
| Price per m² in the city centre | THB 63,052 | THB 25,811– |
| Price per m² outside the centre | THB 49,861 | THB 49,273– |
Cost of everyday items in Hua Hin
Groceries in Hua Hin are around 5% more expensive than the average for Thailand, while eating out is around 25% cheaper than the country average.
A litre of milk typically costs THB 50.07.
A 500g loaf of fresh white bread typically costs THB 45.03.
A pack of 20 cigarettes typically costs THB 155.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | THB 50.07 | THB 46.38– |
| Fresh white bread, 500g | THB 45.03 | THB 39.99– |
| Eggs, 12 large | THB 65.87 | THB 37.30– |
| Local cheese, 1kg | THB 430 | THB 320– |
| Chicken fillets, 1kg | THB 85.02 | THB 68.22– |
| Beef round, 1kg | THB 545 | THB 289– |
| Apples, 1kg | THB 122 | THB 61.84– |
| Oranges, 1kg | THB 84.02 | THB 61.84– |
| Potatoes, 1kg | THB 69.90 | THB 36.29– |
| Lettuce, 1 head | THB 27.56 | THB 15.46– |
| White rice, 1kg | THB 36.63 | THB 25.88– |
| Tomatoes, 1kg | THB 55.79 | THB 30.92– |
| Bananas, 1kg | THB 33.94 | THB 22.85– |
| Onions, 1kg | THB 36.97 | THB 19.49– |
| Water, 1.5 litre bottle | THB 14.79 | THB 12.43– |
| Mid-range bottle of wine | THB 490 | THB 413– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre bottle | THB 57.13 | THB 46.71– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 86.37 | THB 36.29– |
| Cigarettes, 20 pack | THB 155 | THB 124– |
Eating out in Hua Hin
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | THB 103 | THB 82.67– |
| Three-course meal for two | THB 619 | THB 619– |
| Fast food combo meal | THB 248 | THB 204– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre draught | THB 72.25 | THB 61.84– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 98.13 | THB 86.70– |
| Soft drink, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 23.19 | THB 20.50– |
| Water, 0.33 litre bottle | THB 12.43 | THB 7.39– |
| Cappuccino | THB 64.52 | THB 30.92– |
Transport in Hua Hin
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way public transport ticket | THB 15.46 | THB 15.46– |
| Monthly public transport pass | THB 413 | Not available |
| Gasoline, 1 litre | THB 45.37 | THB 35.62– |
| Taxi start | THB 51.75 | Not available |
| Taxi, per km | THB 36.29 | THB 25.88– |
| Taxi waiting, 1 hour | THB 155 | Not available |
| Volkswagen Golf, new | THB 645,277 | THB 567,843– |
| Toyota Corolla sedan, new | THB 923,004 | THB 923,004–THB 923,004 |
Utilities in Hua Hin
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment Monthly | THB 2,701 | THB 2,065– |
| Broadband internet Monthly | THB 779 | THB 652– |
| Mobile phone plan Monthly | THB 265 | THB 206– |
How is Hua Hin for families?
A family of four with two adults and two children may need a gross household income of THB 1,268,000 a year in Hua Hin, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs THB 24,892 a month.
A three-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs THB 47,905 a month.
Hua Hin scores 68/100 on Numbeo's safety index.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Family of four, excluding rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | THB 69,050 | Not applicable |
| Family of four, including rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | THB 116,956 | Not applicable |
| Private preschool or kindergarten Monthly | THB 24,892 | THB 12,389– |
| International primary school Annual | THB 376,144 | THB 189,969– |
Leisure and clothing in Hua Hin
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership Monthly | THB 1,626 | THB 1,342– |
| Tennis court rental, 1 hour | THB 602 | THB 155– |
| Cinema ticket | THB 227 | THB 206– |
| Jeans | THB 310 | THB 206– |
| Summer dress from a chain store | THB 826 | Not available |
| Nike running shoes | THB 2,271 | THB 1,239– |
| Men's leather business shoes | THB 1,652 | THB 1,239– |
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
What salary do I need to live in Hua Hin?
By combining Numbeo's living-cost estimates with the tax rates in Thailand, we can estimate the gross salary you would need to live in Hua Hin. Use the calculator below to see how much you would need to live in Hua Hin, and where your money goes.
Recommended gross salary
THB 426,007
Needed to support 1 adult and no children in Hua Hin, living in a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre.
- Take-home pay
- THB 396,457
- Living costs
- THB 396,457
- Tax and contributions
- THB 29,551
Where your salary goes
- Living costsTHB 396,45793.1%
- Income tax and contributionsTHB 29,5516.9%
| Operator | Item | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | THB 426,007 | |
| − | Income tax and contributions | THB 29,551 |
| = | Take-home pay | THB 396,457 |
| − | Rent | THB 164,366 |
| − | Groceries | THB 98,229 |
| − | Eating out | THB 23,067 |
| − | Transport | THB 4,956 |
| − | Utilities | THB 32,258 |
| − | Leisure | THB 26,741 |
| − | Other estimated costs | THB 46,840 |
| = | Left over: savings target | THB 0 |
THB 426,007 gross salary modelled as one employment income gives a 6.9% effective tax rate and THB 29,551 estimated deductions a year. Use our salary tax calculator for a more detailed estimate.
What the estimate includes
- Rent for your housing choice and Numbeo's household living costs for your household size
- National income tax for 2026
- Employee social contributions
What it doesn't include
- Regional, state or local income tax
- Joint filing, partner income and household allowances
- Age, pension, expat-regime or special-residency rules
- Bonuses, benefits and other income
- Child care or school unless you choose it
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How each cost is worked out
Rent. The selected one-bedroom apartment outside the centre in Hua Hin costs an estimated THB 13,697 per month. THB 13,697 per month × 12 months = THB 164,366 a year.
Groceries. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Hua Hin spends an estimated THB 8,186 on groceries per month. THB 8,186 per month × 12 months = THB 98,229 a year.
Eating out. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Hua Hin spends an estimated THB 1,922 on eating out per month. THB 1,922 per month × 12 months = THB 23,067 a year.
Transport. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Hua Hin spends an estimated THB 413 on transport per month. THB 413 per month × 12 months = THB 4,956 a year.
Utilities. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Hua Hin spends an estimated THB 2,688 on utilities per month. THB 2,688 per month × 12 months = THB 32,258 a year.
Leisure. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Hua Hin spends an estimated THB 2,228 on leisure per month. THB 2,228 per month × 12 months = THB 26,741 a year.
Other estimated costs. Numbeo's household estimate for miscellaneous costs: this may include things like clothing, shoes and entertainment costs. THB 3,903 per month × 12 months = THB 46,840 a year.
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Tax estimate assumptions
Tax year 2026. One resident employee and one employment income are assumed. Rates stable since 2013. Does not apply the employment income deduction (50% of income, max THB 100,000) or personal allowance (THB 60,000). Social security cap increased to THB 17,500/month from January 2026 (max contribution THB 875/month). Social security contributions are deductible from taxable income.
Important
This calculator gives an estimate of the income needed to cover living costs. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. It uses Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026, Thailand's tax rules for 2026 and Wise exchange rates of 21 October 2026, and models one employment income. Check your figures with the salary tax calculator or the official rules in PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries / Thai Revenue Department.
Figures for 1 adult, outside the centre, no savings target.
Cost of living in Hua Hin: common questions
Is Hua Hin expensive to live in?
Hua Hin is among the more expensive cities in both Thailand and Asia.
A single person spends about THB 19,341 a month excluding rent, against THB 20,594 in the typical city in Thailand (the median of 10 cities, Numbeo, as of 1 June 2026).
Worldwide, Hua Hin costs the same as or more than 31% of the 1,942 cities with a Numbeo household estimate, which makes it a relatively affordable city.
What salary do you need to live in Hua Hin?
A single person may need a gross salary of at least THB 426,000 a year to cover estimated living costs in Hua Hin, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
This is an estimate from Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026 and Thailand's tax rules for 2026. Use the salary calculator to add your household, housing and a savings target.
How much is rent in Hua Hin?
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs THB 19,771 a month, and THB 13,697 outside the centre, according to Numbeo averages as of 1 June 2026.
A three-bedroom apartment costs about THB 47,905 a month in the centre and THB 27,224 outside it.
Hua Hin is the 4th most expensive city in Thailand for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre.
How much does a family spend in Hua Hin?
A family of four spends about THB 69,050 a month on living costs excluding rent, or THB 116,956 including rent, according to Numbeo's household estimate as of 1 June 2026.
With two adults earning and a three-bedroom home outside the centre, the household may need a gross income of THB 1,268,000 a year, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs THB 24,892 a month per child.
How does Hua Hin compare with Thailand's other cities?
Hua Hin ranks 4th of 10 cities in Thailand for one person's monthly costs including rent, where 1st is the most expensive.
Excluding rent, one person's costs are 6.1% less than in the typical city in Thailand.
Where this data comes from
- Living costs and prices
- Numbeo, snapshot of 1 June 2026
- Exchange rates
- Wise mid-market rates, 21 October 2026
- Tax rules
- Expatica salary tax calculator, Thailand 2026
- Locations and population
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 1 October 2026
- Regions for continent ranks
- UN M49 regions
Important
All amounts are indicative estimates, not quotes or financial advice. Numbeo's prices are reported by users, so coverage and recency vary by city: check rents and prices locally before you commit to a move.
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How living costs and salaries are calculated
- Your household size (adults and children, one to six people) picks Numbeo's household estimate for groceries, eating out, transport, utilities, leisure and rent.
- Rent is replaced by the price of a one-bedroom apartment (one or two people) or a three-bedroom apartment (three or more), in or outside the centre. A flatshare, for one adult without children, is a third of a three-bedroom home.
- "Other estimated costs" is Numbeo's household total less the named categories, not a separately reported price. Where a total is below its own categories, we use the categories, and a larger household's costs other than rent are never lower than a smaller household's.
- Child care and school are optional: preschool uses the city's monthly price for each child, international primary school its annual fee spread over 12 months. Children's ages, eligibility and public provision are not modelled.
- The salary is the gross income that leaves these costs, plus your savings target, after tax under Expatica's rules for Thailand (2026). One adult has one employment income; two adults are two earners splitting it evenly, with no joint filing or household allowances. What the tax model covers is listed with the result.
- Numbeo's figures are in US dollars, converted with one set of Wise mid-market rates. Without them, amounts stay in US dollars and no salary is estimated.
How cities are compared and matched
- A typical city is the median of one person's monthly costs across the 10 cities in Thailand in this guide and across the 1,942 cities worldwide with a Numbeo household estimate. Each row is its own median, so the rows do not add up.
- Ranks put the most expensive city first, and equal estimates share a rank. The worldwide percentile is the share of those 1,942 cities whose one-person monthly total, rent included, is the same or lower than Hua Hin's.
- Nearby cities are places in this guide, possibly across a border, by straight-line distance between GeoNames location points.
- Comparable cities are in the same GeoNames population band (under 100,000, 100,000–499,999, 500,000–999,999, or 1 million and above; a neighbouring band, labelled, when a band has too few countries), one per country, outside Thailand and not already listed as nearby. Population years and boundaries vary, so the bands are rough size guides.
- The match score compares a single person's costs excluding rent and the rent of a central one-bedroom apartment. For each, we divide the lower city's price by the higher; the score is the square root of the two ratios multiplied together, × 100. If both prices are 80% of the other city's, the match is 80%; if both are twice as high, 50%. It measures how close the costs are, not which city is cheaper or how alike they are to live in.