Cost of living
Buri Ram compared to Surat Thani
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Overview comparison
Buri RamSurat Thani
Consumer prices in Buri Ram are roughly 2% higher than in Surat Thani.
Cost of living
| Item | Buri Ram | Surat Thani |
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| Total with rent one person | 684 | 847 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,981 | 2,096 |
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| Without rent one person | 491 | 494 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,617 | 1,132 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 333.69 | 396.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 573.62 | 551.8 |
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| Food person | 273 | 318 |
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| Food family | 785 | 680 |
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| Transport person | 43.77 | 61.07 |
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| Transport family | 154.91 | 113.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.55 years | 71.48 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Buri Ram | Surat Thani |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.37 | 2.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.24 | 26.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.1 | 5.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 | 1.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.2 | 2.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.66 | 0.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Buri Ram | Surat Thani |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 753.07 | 776.93 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 156.44 | 167.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 603.03 | 505.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 372.71 | 346.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.51 | 48.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.9 | 75.98 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.67 | 15.09 |
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Transportation
| Item | Buri Ram | Surat Thani |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.8 | 4.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,730 | 3,127 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,633 | 3,298 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 | 0.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.66% | 32.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.62 | 8.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.37 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Buri Ram | Surat Thani |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.52 | 1.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.28 | 2.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 21.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.78 | 3.02 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.57 | 10.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Buri Ram | Surat Thani |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.67 | 56.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.89 | 6.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.62 | 36.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.84 | 9.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.51 | 36.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.2 | 107.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 482.37 | 359.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,407 | 16,160 |
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