Cost of living in Nakhon Sawan is 18% higher than in Sungai Petani (without rent).
Rent in Nakhon Sawan is 7% cheaper than in Sungai Petani.
Cost of living including rent in Nakhon Sawan is 6% higher than in Sungai Petani.
Food in Nakhon Sawan is 10% more expensive than in Sungai Petani.
Transport in Nakhon Sawan is 4% more expensive than in Sungai Petani.
| Nakhon Sawan | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nakhon Sawan | Sungai Petani | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.52 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.4 $ | 21.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 4.35 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.52 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.37 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.96 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.71 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.3 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.78 $ | 4.22 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.7 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 5.08 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.9 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.98 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.76 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
54.9 $ | 22 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.3 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.2 $ | 30.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 167 $ | 229 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 399 $ | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 704 $ | 627 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,358 $ | 1,204 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,836 $ | 481 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 490 $ | 331 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.28 % | 2.52 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.61 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Haircut | 5.81 $ | 5.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 60.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.8 $ | 60.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 660 $ | 113 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,701 $ | 5,447 $ |