Cost of living in Kaohsiung is 63% higher than in Udon Thani (without rent).
Rent in Kaohsiung is 78% more expensive than in Udon Thani.
Cost of living including rent in Kaohsiung is 68% higher than in Udon Thani.
Food in Kaohsiung is 54% more expensive than in Udon Thani.
Transport in Kaohsiung is 218% more expensive than in Udon Thani.
| Kaohsiung | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaohsiung | Udon Thani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.76 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.01 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.88 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.06 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.4 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ | 4.12 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.5 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ | 12.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.02 $ | 3.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.31 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.03 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.9 $ | 38.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.8 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.8 $ | 21.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 117 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 613 $ | 317 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 192 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 876 $ | 509 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,772 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,838 $ | 664 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,271 $ | 492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.19 % | 7.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 77.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.41 $ | 6.15 $ |
| Haircut | 8.79 $ | 2.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82 $ | 96.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.9 $ | 35.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 348 $ | 282 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,438 $ | 10,626 $ |