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Living costs in Khon Kaen, Thailand

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Khon Kaen, Thailand

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Monthly cost evidence

Mahidol University International College published approximate student living costs (exchange rate note on page). Greater Bangkok / Salaya campus context; Khon Kaen and other cities may differ. Books are trimester costs and excluded from monthly categories. Insurance is not priced here. Source period: Undated Mahidol University International College inbound estimated basic cost of living. Checked 2026-10-12.

CategoryMonthly figure (THB)Evidence
HousingTHB 7,000.00 – THB 33,000.00AccommodationsSource ↗Undated Mahidol University International College inbound estimated basic cost of living · checked 2026-10-12
Food & daily needsTHB 9,000.00 – THB 12,000.00Food / mealsSource ↗Undated Mahidol University International College inbound estimated basic cost of living · checked 2026-10-12
TransportTHB 6,000.00 · point estimateLocal transportationSource ↗Undated Mahidol University International College inbound estimated basic cost of living · checked 2026-10-12
Utilities & phoneTHB 2,000.00 – THB 4,000.00UtilitiesSource ↗Undated Mahidol University International College inbound estimated basic cost of living · checked 2026-10-12
Personal & leisureResearch pendingA comparable sourced figure has not been added.
Health insuranceResearch pendingA comparable sourced figure has not been added.

Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.

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