Cost of living in Visakhapatnam is 37% lower than in Chiang Mai (without rent).
Rent in Visakhapatnam is 58% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living including rent in Visakhapatnam is 46% lower than in Chiang Mai.
Food in Visakhapatnam is 34% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
Transport in Visakhapatnam is 33% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
| Visakhapatnam | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Visakhapatnam | Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.86 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.7 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.59 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.11 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.27 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.4 $ | 0.65 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.92 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.12 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.46 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.78 $ | 4.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.8 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.76 $ | 12.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.95 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.81 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.71 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.69 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.7 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30 $ | 56.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92.4 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 171 $ | 458 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 388 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 326 $ | 854 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,037 $ | 2,266 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 694 $ | 1,540 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 676 $ | 627 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.3 % | 5.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.9 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.86 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Haircut | 3.37 $ | 4.76 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 40.9 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.8 $ | 59.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 79.6 $ | 488 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,983 $ | 13,977 $ |