Cost of living in Chiang Mai is 23% higher than in Kampot (without rent).
Rent in Chiang Mai is 34% more expensive than in Kampot.
Cost of living including rent in Chiang Mai is 27% higher than in Kampot.
Food in Chiang Mai is very similar to Kampot.
Transport in Chiang Mai is 309% more expensive than in Kampot.
| Chiang Mai | Kampot | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chiang Mai | Kampot | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.85 $ | 4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.71 $ | 3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.84 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.65 $ | 1.01 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.61 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.16 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.58 $ | 1.49 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.93 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.5 $ | 15 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.3 $ | 4.24 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.9 $ | 33.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.34 $ | 5.46 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.19 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.3 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 1.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.8 $ | 39.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.6 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.7 $ | 32.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 232 $ | 153 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 458 $ | 316 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 388 $ | 224 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 854 $ | 414 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,266 $ | 994 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,540 $ | 396 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 627 $ | 302 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.13 % | 10.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.5 $ | 24.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.08 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 4.43 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.4 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.2 $ | 24.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 488 $ | 94.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,977 $ | 7,923 $ |