Cost of living in Ubon Ratchathani is 50% lower than in Suzhou (without rent).
Rent in Ubon Ratchathani is 35% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Ubon Ratchathani is 45% lower than in Suzhou.
Food in Ubon Ratchathani is 44% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Transport in Ubon Ratchathani is 73% cheaper than in Suzhou.
| Ubon Ratchathani | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ubon Ratchathani | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.83 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.6 $ | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.75 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.87 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.07 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.78 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.61 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.2 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.6 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.21 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ | 4.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.5 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.79 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.45 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.91 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.72 $ | 2.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.3 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.9 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.8 $ | 14.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 460 $ | 558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 742 $ | 1,304 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,350 $ | 6,384 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,420 $ | 3,492 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 402 $ | 1,044 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.52 % | 4.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.5 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.71 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Haircut | 4.71 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.6 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.8 $ | 82.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 2,003 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,471 $ | 26,560 $ |