Cost of living
Chiang Mai compared to Satun
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Overview comparison
Chiang MaiSatun
Consumer prices in Satun are roughly 13% higher than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Mai | Satun |
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| Total with rent one person | 660 | 843 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,576 | 2,150 |
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| Without rent one person | 367 | 444 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,459 | 1,399 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 315.3 | 315.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 524.39 | 634.47 |
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| Food person | 259 | 225 |
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| Food family | 590 | 840 |
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| Transport person | 50.55 | 50.24 |
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| Transport family | 149.55 | 128.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.96 years | 71.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Mai | Satun |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.67 | 3.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.12 | 28.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.74 | 5.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 | 1.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.5 | 3.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Mai | Satun |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 778.27 | 762.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 165.03 | 201.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.85 | 666.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.29 | 493.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.23 | 40.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.23 | 63.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.75 | 16.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Mai | Satun |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 5.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,154 | 3,415 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,612 | 3,617 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 37.68% | 38.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.74 | 10.67 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Mai | Satun |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.48 | 1.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.46 | 2.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 21.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.63 | 2.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.87 | 9.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.56 | 1.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Mai | Satun |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.08 | 54.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.47 | 7.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.29 | 33.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.07 | 9.2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.28 | 28.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.23 | 84.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 507.71 | 360.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,857 | 13,749 |
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