Cost of living in Chiang Rai is 13% lower than in Surat Thani (without rent).
Rent in Chiang Rai is 29% cheaper than in Surat Thani.
Cost of living including rent in Chiang Rai is 19% lower than in Surat Thani.
Food in Chiang Rai is 10% cheaper than in Surat Thani.
Transport in Chiang Rai is very similar to Surat Thani.
| Chiang Rai | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chiang Rai | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.94 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.4 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.75 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.11 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.68 $ | 3.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.8 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.2 $ | 12.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.71 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.3 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 1.46 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.2 $ | 43.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.8 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
17.3 $ | 18.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 124 $ | 194 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 356 $ | 417 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ | 216 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 602 $ | 611 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,192 $ | 3,317 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,483 $ | 2,337 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 448 $ | 895 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.15 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.33 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Haircut | 4.63 $ | 5.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.1 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 69.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 486 $ | 746 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,581 $ | 13,285 $ |