Cost of living in Udon Thani is 38% lower than in Mecca (without rent).
Rent in Udon Thani is 45% cheaper than in Mecca.
Cost of living including rent in Udon Thani is 41% lower than in Mecca.
Food in Udon Thani is 15% cheaper than in Mecca.
Transport in Udon Thani is 84% cheaper than in Mecca.
| Udon Thani | Mecca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Udon Thani | Mecca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.47 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.9 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.11 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.91 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.12 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.36 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.76 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 7.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.12 $ | 5.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13 $ | 99.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.1 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.16 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.83 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.6 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.9 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.3 $ | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.5 $ | 69.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 317 $ | 423 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 192 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 509 $ | 775 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,501 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 664 $ | 1,201 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 492 $ | 1,656 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.99 % | 4.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 77.8 $ | 103 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.15 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 2.73 $ | 4.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.6 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.8 $ | 32.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 282 $ | 363 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,626 $ | 4,675 $ |