Cost of living
Chiang Mai compared to Ko Samui
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Overview comparison
Chiang MaiKo Samui
Consumer prices in Ko Samui are roughly 10% higher than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ko Samui |
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| Total with rent one person | 660 | 820 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,576 | 2,290 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 424 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,459 | 1,152 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 315.3 | 407.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 524.39 | 646.81 |
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| Food person | 259 | 288 |
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| Food family | 590 | 779 |
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| Transport person | 50.55 | 36.61 |
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| Transport family | 149.55 | 83.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.96 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ko Samui |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.67 | 3.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.12 | 19.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.74 | 5.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 | 3.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.5 | 1.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ko Samui |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 778.27 | 427.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.03 | 319.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.85 | 752 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.29 | 490.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.23 | 52.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.23 | 68.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.75 | 15.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ko Samui |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 5.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,154 | 3,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,612 | 1,856 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.68% | 21.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.74 | 11.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ko Samui |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 1.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.46 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 20.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.63 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.87 | 9.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ko Samui |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.08 | 64.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.47 | 7.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.29 | 25.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.07 | 5.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.28 | 59.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.23 | 107.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 507.71 | 536.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,857 | 13,900 |
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