Cost of living
Chiang Mai compared to Ranong
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Overview comparison
Chiang MaiRanong
Consumer prices in Ranong are roughly 15% higher than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ranong |
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| Total with rent one person | 660 | 749 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,576 | 2,188 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 351 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,459 | 1,613 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 315.3 | 270.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 524.39 | 518.87 |
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| Food person | 259 | 246 |
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| Food family | 590 | 676 |
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| Transport person | 50.55 | 47.47 |
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| Transport family | 149.55 | 137.94 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.96 years | 69.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ranong |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.67 | 3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.12 | 24.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.74 | 5.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 | 1.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.5 | 2.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ranong |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 778.27 | 570.76 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.03 | 204.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.85 | 631.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.29 | 426.67 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.23 | 49.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.23 | 66.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.75 | 14.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ranong |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 6.21 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,154 | 3,136 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,612 | 2,724 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.74 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.68% | 33.88% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.74 | 10.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ranong |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 1.91 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.46 | 2.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.63 | 2.46 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.87 | 11.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Mai | Ranong |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.08 | 53.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.47 | 5.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.29 | 35.41 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.07 | 9.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.28 | 28.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.23 | 105.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 507.71 | 378.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,857 | 16,000 |
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