Cost of living
Chanthaburi compared to Laem Chabang
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Overview comparison
ChanthaburiLaem Chabang
Consumer prices in Chanthaburi are roughly 20% higher than in Laem Chabang.
Cost of living
| Item | Chanthaburi | Laem Chabang |
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| Total with rent one person | 676 | 700 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,283 | 2,398 |
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| Without rent one person | 421 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,571 | 1,354 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 399.1 | 406.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 648.33 | 681.56 |
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| Food person | 324 | 336 |
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| Food family | 813 | 651 |
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| Transport person | 51.36 | 30.89 |
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| Transport family | 153.25 | 72.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.13 years | 84.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chanthaburi | Laem Chabang |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.1 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.66 | 28.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.31 | 8.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 | 2.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.51 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.64 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chanthaburi | Laem Chabang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 837.93 | 529.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.02 | 241.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 532.88 | 965.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 444.75 | 672.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.35 | 49.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.65 | 59.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.91 | 19.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chanthaburi | Laem Chabang |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.68 | 4.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,963 | 2,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,101 | 1,666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.8% | 21.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.56 | 10.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.34 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chanthaburi | Laem Chabang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 2.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.96 | 1.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.48 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 15.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.38 | 3.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.59 | 10.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Chanthaburi | Laem Chabang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 64.43 | 50.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.75 | 6.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.98 | 26.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.9 | 3.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.99 | 27.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.99 | 81.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 516.8 | 293.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,513 | 8,949 |
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