Cost of living in Bhopal is 39% lower than in Chiang Mai (without rent).
Rent in Bhopal is 66% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living including rent in Bhopal is 51% lower than in Chiang Mai.
Food in Bhopal is 41% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
Transport in Bhopal is 56% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
| Bhopal | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bhopal | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.4 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 12 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.6 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.04 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.5 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.91 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.94 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.7 $ | 4.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.27 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 5.4 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.36 $ | 12.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 73.3 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.06 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.1 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.84 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15.4 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.5 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.16 $ | 19.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 76 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 127 $ | 458 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 125 $ | 388 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 309 $ | 854 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,082 $ | 2,266 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 675 $ | 1,540 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 491 $ | 627 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.99 % | 5.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 15.4 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.01 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Haircut | 2.23 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 43 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.8 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 50.7 $ | 488 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,186 $ | 13,977 $ |