City, Thailand
Cost of living in Khon Kaen
How much a month costs in Khon Kaen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $834–1,250 (฿28,000–42,000).
Prices in Khon Kaen
Typical 2026 ranges in THB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | THB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ฿8,000–15,000 | $238–447 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ฿5,000–9,000 | $149–268 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ฿200–400 | $6.0–11.9 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ฿700–1,600 | $21–48 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ฿40–70 | $1.2–2.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ฿200–450 | $6.0–13.4 |
| Cappuccino | ฿55–100 | $1.6–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ฿70–130 | $2.1–3.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ฿10–20 | $0.30–0.60 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ฿70–130 | $2.1–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ฿700–1,800 | $21–54 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ฿300–600 | $8.9–17.9 |
Value for money: 84/100
A value score of 84/100 means Khon Kaen gives more quality of life per dollar than 83% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 61/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 32 places we cover in Thailand.
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Cost of living across Thailand
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sukhothai | $656–1,040 | 96/100 |
| Udon Thani | $715–1,130 | 93/100 |
| Ayutthaya | $834–1,250 | 86/100 |
| Kanchanaburi | $834–1,250 | 87/100 |
| Hat Yai | $834–1,250 | 82/100 |
| Khon Kaen | $834–1,250 | 84/100 |
| Pai | $834–1,340 | 86/100 |
| Chiang Rai | $894–1,430 | 78/100 |
| Khao Yai | $954–1,490 | 78/100 |
| Khao Sok | $954–1,490 | 77/100 |
| Chiang Mai | $1,040–1,490 | 75/100 |
| Jomtien | $1,070–1,730 | 72/100 |
| Pattaya | $1,130–1,790 | 59/100 |
| Koh Lanta | $1,130–1,850 | 65/100 |
| Koh Chang | $1,190–1,850 | 64/100 |
| Krabi | $1,190–1,940 | 62/100 |
| Koh Tao | $1,190–1,940 | 63/100 |
| Khao Lak | $1,250–1,940 | 60/100 |
| Koh Samet | $1,250–1,940 | 61/100 |
| Koh Phangan | $1,250–2,090 | 57/100 |
| Hua Hin | $1,250–2,090 | 58/100 |
| Railay | $1,250–2,090 | 60/100 |
| Koh Lipe | $1,340–2,030 | 55/100 |
| Bangkok | $1,340–2,090 | 54/100 |
| Rawai | $1,430–2,240 | 53/100 |
| Patong | $1,430–2,320 | 38/100 |
| Phuket | $1,490–2,380 | 48/100 |
| Koh Samui | $1,490–2,380 | 45/100 |
| Koh Phi Phi | $1,490–2,380 | 45/100 |
| Kata Beach | $1,490–2,380 | 48/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Khon Kaen
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Khon Kaen?
About $447–656 on a lean budget, $834–1,250 for a comfortable month and $1,940–3,280 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Khon Kaen?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ฿8,000–15,000 ($238–447) a month in the center and ฿5,000–9,000 ($149–268) outside it.
How much does food cost in Khon Kaen?
A local meal is ฿40–70 ($1.2–2.1); a mid-range restaurant is ฿200–450 ($6.0–13.4) per person.
Is Thailand expensive?
Prices in Thailand are about 31% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Bangkok Hospital Khon Kaen
- Grab Thailand service areas
- Bolt Thailand cities
- Airports of Thailand
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.