Cost of living in Ubon Ratchathani is 7% lower than in Aqaba (without rent).
Rent in Ubon Ratchathani is 33% cheaper than in Aqaba.
Cost of living including rent in Ubon Ratchathani is 19% lower than in Aqaba.
Food in Ubon Ratchathani is 6% cheaper than in Aqaba.
Transport in Ubon Ratchathani is 15% cheaper than in Aqaba.
| Ubon Ratchathani | Aqaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ubon Ratchathani | Aqaba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.83 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.6 $ | 21.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.75 $ | 5.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 7.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 0.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.78 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 6.95 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.2 $ | 3.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.6 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ | 4.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.5 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.79 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.45 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 4.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.3 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.9 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.8 $ | 34.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 460 $ | 465 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 230 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 742 $ | 691 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,350 $ | 1,130 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,420 $ | 565 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 402 $ | 587 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.52 % | 7.18 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.71 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Haircut | 4.71 $ | 7.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.6 $ | 64 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.8 $ | 22.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 41.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,471 $ | 3,414 $ |