Cost of living in Bethlehem is 27% higher than in Udon Thani (without rent).
Rent in Bethlehem is 147% more expensive than in Udon Thani.
Cost of living including rent in Bethlehem is 68% higher than in Udon Thani.
Food in Bethlehem is 24% more expensive than in Udon Thani.
Transport in Bethlehem is 104% more expensive than in Udon Thani.
| Bethlehem | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bethlehem | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.36 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.73 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.32 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.3 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.7 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.59 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.76 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.19 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.6 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.58 $ | 4.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.8 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 96.7 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.85 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.21 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.64 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.91 $ | 2.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.1 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
38.8 $ | 21.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 117 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 401 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 380 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 793 $ | 509 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,110 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 598 $ | 664 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 605 $ | 492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.2 % | 7.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.07 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Haircut | 5.66 $ | 2.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.5 $ | 96.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.7 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 194 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,774 $ | 10,626 $ |