Cost of living in Talas is 25% lower than in Nonthaburi (without rent).
Rent in Talas is very similar to Nonthaburi.
Cost of living including rent in Talas is 14% lower than in Nonthaburi.
Food in Talas is 16% cheaper than in Nonthaburi.
Transport in Talas is 75% cheaper than in Nonthaburi.
| Talas | Nonthaburi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Talas | Nonthaburi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.94 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.74 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.14 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.64 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.49 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.77 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.47 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.41 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 4.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.43 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.79 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.8 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.1 $ | 2.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.78 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.24 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.1 $ | 73.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
12.4 $ | 16.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 172 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 487 $ | 432 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 408 $ | 695 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 735 $ | 616 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 982 $ | 2,984 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 877 $ | 3,048 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 263 $ | 835 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.44 % | 5.3 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.5 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.14 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Haircut | 3.18 $ | 8.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 105 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.2 $ | 30.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 235 $ | 423 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,350 $ | 13,638 $ |