Cost of living
Chiang Mai compared to Ao Nang
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Overview comparison
Chiang MaiAo Nang
Consumer prices in Chiang Mai are roughly 25% higher than in Ao Nang.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ao Nang |
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| Total with rent one person | 660 | 938 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,576 | 2,233 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 527 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,459 | 1,176 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 315.3 | 330.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 524.39 | 597.48 |
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| Food person | 259 | 320 |
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| Food family | 590 | 817 |
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| Transport person | 50.55 | 34.25 |
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| Transport family | 149.55 | 110.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.96 years | 69.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ao Nang |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.67 | 1.94 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.12 | 36.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.74 | 10.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 | 6.7 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.5 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 1.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ao Nang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 778.27 | 312.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.03 | 201.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.85 | 515.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.29 | 369.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.23 | 107.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.23 | 141.58 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.75 | 16.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ao Nang |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 4.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,154 | 3,437 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,612 | 2,905 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 1.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.68% | 42.24% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.74 | 13.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ao Nang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 3.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 1.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.46 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 10.66 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.63 | 8.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.87 | 13.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.84 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ao Nang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.08 | 32.5 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.47 | 5.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.29 | 24.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.07 | 5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.28 | 60.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.23 | 122.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 507.71 | 359.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,857 | 4,603 |
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