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Cost of Living in Hua Hin
Frugal single: $700-900/month. Comfortable single: $1,400-2,000/month. Comfortable couple: $2,000-2,300/month. Car useful for golf courses.
Monthly Total
$1,554
$27,195
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$690
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$690
$12,075
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$137
$2,398
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$175
$3,063
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$193
$3,378
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$95
$1,663
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$42
$735
Monthly Total
$1,554
$27,195
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Living in Hua Hin
Hua Hin offers refined coastal living with European-influenced expat community. 9+ golf courses within 30 minutes. Royal presence means well-maintained infrastructure.
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