Cost of living in Nong Prue is 28% lower than in Taoyuan (without rent).
Rent in Nong Prue is 17% more expensive than in Taoyuan.
Cost of living including rent in Nong Prue is 11% lower than in Taoyuan.
Food in Nong Prue is 15% cheaper than in Taoyuan.
Transport in Nong Prue is 70% cheaper than in Taoyuan.
| Nong Prue | Taoyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nong Prue | Taoyuan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.92 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.18 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 8.38 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.23 $ | 3.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.1 $ | 37.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ | 8.87 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.85 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.4 $ | 7.64 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.41 $ | 2.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.8 $ | 45 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.3 $ | 69.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 16.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 671 $ | 563 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 473 $ | 336 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 831 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,615 $ | 7,902 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,753 $ | 4,753 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 512 $ | 1,084 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.39 % | 1.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.12 $ | 9.44 $ |
| Haircut | 4.1 $ | 15.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 78 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.9 $ | 75.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 311 $ | 531 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,801 $ | 13,630 $ |