Cost of living in Rach Gia is 7% lower than in Matara (without rent).
Rent in Rach Gia is 38% more expensive than in Matara.
Cost of living including rent in Rach Gia is 7% higher than in Matara.
Food in Rach Gia is 22% cheaper than in Matara.
Transport in Rach Gia is 66% more expensive than in Matara.
| Rach Gia | Matara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rach Gia | Matara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.26 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.4 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.85 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.22 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.75 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.54 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.84 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.17 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 5.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.43 $ | 9.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.1 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.97 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.83 $ | 3.15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.5 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.86 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.1 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.03 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.16 $ | 0.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.2 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.8 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.1 $ | 5.11 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 145 $ | 136 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 493 $ | 171 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 225 $ | 154 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 745 $ | 504 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,311 $ | 1,281 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,283 $ | 1,147 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 294 $ | 209 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.64 % | 19.25 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.1 $ | 8.95 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.5 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Haircut | 5.75 $ | 2.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 70.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.2 $ | 31.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 262 $ | 31.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,567 $ | 608 $ |