Cost of living in Laem Chabang is 12% lower than in Nizwa (without rent).
Rent in Laem Chabang is 11% more expensive than in Nizwa.
Cost of living including rent in Laem Chabang is 2% lower than in Nizwa.
Food in Laem Chabang is 11% cheaper than in Nizwa.
Transport in Laem Chabang is 16% cheaper than in Nizwa.
| Laem Chabang | Nizwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Laem Chabang | Nizwa | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.02 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.9 $ | 26 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.8 $ | 3.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 7.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.19 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.26 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 3.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.1 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.22 $ | 4.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.46 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 20 $ | 48.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.4 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.84 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.42 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.43 $ | 3.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.5 $ | 79.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.4 $ | 123 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.2 $ | 64.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ | 186 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 668 $ | 258 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 474 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,077 $ | 392 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,695 $ | 1,641 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,769 $ | 1,171 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 539 $ | 1,293 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.36 % | 4.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.17 $ | 9.96 $ |
| Haircut | 4.25 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.4 $ | 75.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.7 $ | 41.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 177 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,196 $ | 8,039 $ |