Cost of Living in Chaophraya Surasak vs Johor Bahru

Cost of living in Chaophraya Surasak is 13% higher than in Johor Bahru (without rent).

Rent in Chaophraya Surasak is very similar to Johor Bahru.

Cost of living including rent in Chaophraya Surasak is 7% higher than in Johor Bahru.

Food in Chaophraya Surasak is 11% more expensive than in Johor Bahru.

Transport in Chaophraya Surasak is 2% cheaper than in Johor Bahru.

Chaophraya Surasak vs. Johor Bahru Comparision

Chaophraya Surasak Johor Bahru
Cost of Living, including rent
758 $
709 $
Without Rent
391 $
346 $
Rent & Utilities
366 $
363 $
Food
280 $
253 $
Transport
32 $
33 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
555 $
1,094 $
Quality of Life
41
65
Population
133.0K
798.0K

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Chaophraya Surasak Johor Bahru

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
3.07 $ 2.88 $
Dinner, for 2 28.6 $ 19.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.51 $ 4.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.45 $ 4.3 $
Capuccino 2.18 $ 3.18 $
Coke, 330ml 0.78 $ 0.78 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.71 $ 1.92 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.38 $ 0.9 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.37 $ 1.44 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.26 $ 2.08 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.7 $ 13.1 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.39 $ 3.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.4 $ 6.59 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $ 2.77 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.36 $ 1.37 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.09 $ 2.54 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.67 $ 1.18 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.26 $ 1.38 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.39 $ 0.41 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.18 $ 1.16 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 18 $ 14.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.76 $ 2.85 $
Cigarette pack 4.24 $ 4.28 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 0.51 $ 0.72 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 20.7 $ 12.1 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 1.23 $ 0.49 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.3 $ 4.16 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 28.9 $ 17.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 2.89 $ 4.66 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 4.45 $ 3.51 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.81 $ 1.95 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.44 $ 2.02 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
46.6 $ 29 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
72.6 $ 45.3 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
17.9 $ 25.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 258 $ 300 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 661 $ 525 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 477 $ 347 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,060 $ 640 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,738 $ 1,821 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,818 $ 1,043 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 555 $ 1,094 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.37 % 3.97 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.6 $ 33.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 6.12 $ 3.6 $
Haircut 4.42 $ 5.59 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 97.2 $ 56.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 34.4 $ 50.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 317 $ 192 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,387 $ 9,063 $