Cost of living in Nakhon Ratchasima is 2% higher than in Battambang (without rent).
Rent in Nakhon Ratchasima is 11% more expensive than in Battambang.
Cost of living including rent in Nakhon Ratchasima is 6% higher than in Battambang.
Food in Nakhon Ratchasima is 9% cheaper than in Battambang.
Transport in Nakhon Ratchasima is 5% more expensive than in Battambang.
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | Battambang | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.39 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 15.4 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.09 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.21 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.47 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 4 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.5 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.62 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.35 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.9 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.2 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.13 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.48 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.69 $ | 1.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.9 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.4 $ | 50.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.6 $ | 21.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 137 $ | 129 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 455 $ | 291 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 238 $ | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 638 $ | 402 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,961 $ | 1,173 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,492 $ | 1,002 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 590 $ | 207 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.64 % | 8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 62.5 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.62 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Haircut | 5.7 $ | 3.37 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.2 $ | 45 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.4 $ | 15 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 92.4 $ | 82.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,149 $ | 3,937 $ |