Cost of living
Chiang Rai compared to Ratchaburi
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Overview comparison
Chiang RaiRatchaburi
Consumer prices in Chiang Rai are roughly 6% higher than in Ratchaburi.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Rai | Ratchaburi |
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| Total with rent one person | 790 | 696 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,265 | 1,763 |
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| Without rent one person | 376 | 362 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,469 | 1,383 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 274.46 | 309.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 453.85 | 511.2 |
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| Food person | 256 | 267 |
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| Food family | 809 | 666 |
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| Transport person | 58.28 | 63.28 |
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| Transport family | 168.28 | 127.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.33 years | 74.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Rai | Ratchaburi |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.39 | 3.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.49 | 26.87 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.77 | 5.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 | 1.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.73 | 2.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.7 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Rai | Ratchaburi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 822.65 | 760.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.68 | 175.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 689.47 | 491.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 485.23 | 394.82 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.39 | 44.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.47 | 65.49 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.62 | 14.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Rai | Ratchaburi |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.55 | 6.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,064 | 2,924 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,555 | 3,495 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.9% | 38.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.11 | 11.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Rai | Ratchaburi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.73 | 1.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 2.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.37 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.7 | 2.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 9.1 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Rai | Ratchaburi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.57 | 52.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.26 | 6.16 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.5 | 39.38 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.95 | 8.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.62 | 34.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 119.7 | 119.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 502.06 | 394.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,508 | 14,827 |
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