Cost of living in Khon Kaen is 27% higher than in Qom (without rent).
Rent in Khon Kaen is 32% more expensive than in Qom.
Cost of living including rent in Khon Kaen is 29% higher than in Qom.
Food in Khon Kaen is 70% more expensive than in Qom.
Transport in Khon Kaen is very similar to Qom.
| Khon Kaen | Qom | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Khon Kaen | Qom | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.59 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.8 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.47 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.7 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 0.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.55 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.6 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.24 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.76 $ | 1.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.28 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.23 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.1 $ | 1.51 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.7 $ | 114 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.45 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.21 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.82 $ | 1.94 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
41.7 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.9 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.3 $ | 8.69 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 152 $ | 145 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 357 $ | 570 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 224 $ | 214 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 594 $ | 583 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,068 $ | 909 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 770 $ | 599 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 418 $ | 213 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.51 % | 20.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.03 $ | 1 $ |
| Haircut | 3.68 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.4 $ | 81.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.5 $ | 14.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ | 57.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,178 $ | 557 $ |