Cost of living in Iksan is 45% higher than in Hat Yai (without rent).
Rent in Iksan is 146% more expensive than in Hat Yai.
Cost of living including rent in Iksan is 75% higher than in Hat Yai.
Food in Iksan is 54% more expensive than in Hat Yai.
Transport in Iksan is 22% more expensive than in Hat Yai.
| Iksan | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iksan | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.87 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.7 $ | 45.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.27 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.43 $ | 1.2 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.48 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.05 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.05 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.09 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.51 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.25 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.44 $ | 4.46 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.2 $ | 24.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.45 $ | 11.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.51 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.49 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.75 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.4 $ | 9.82 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 253 $ | 69.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 569 $ | 412 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 326 $ | 235 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 708 $ | 742 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,544 $ | 2,553 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,832 $ | 2,678 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,729 $ | 474 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.52 % | 6.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.4 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Haircut | 7.64 $ | 5.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.4 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.2 $ | 38.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 227 $ | 127 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 27,367 $ | 8,505 $ |