Cost of living
Chiang Rai compared to Samut Sakhon
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Overview comparison
Chiang RaiSamut Sakhon
Consumer prices in Chiang Rai are roughly 5% higher than in Samut Sakhon.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Rai | Samut Sakhon |
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| Total with rent one person | 790 | 627 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,265 | 2,274 |
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| Without rent one person | 376 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,469 | 1,108 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 274.46 | 322.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 453.85 | 542.2 |
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| Food person | 256 | 305 |
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| Food family | 809 | 626 |
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| Transport person | 58.28 | 47.18 |
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| Transport family | 168.28 | 164.08 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.33 years | 84.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Rai | Samut Sakhon |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.39 | 3.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.49 | 24.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.77 | 5.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 | 2.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.73 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.7 | 0.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Rai | Samut Sakhon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 822.65 | 676.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.68 | 154.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 689.47 | 673.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 485.23 | 367.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.39 | 46.88 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.47 | 72.02 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.62 | 14.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Rai | Samut Sakhon |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.55 | 4.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,064 | 3,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,555 | 3,552 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.9% | 41.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.11 | 10.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Rai | Samut Sakhon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.73 | 1.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 2.55 |
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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 | 2.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 9.73 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Rai | Samut Sakhon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.57 | 49.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.26 | 7.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.5 | 33.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.95 | 7.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.62 | 34.75 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 119.7 | 93.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 502.06 | 485.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,508 | 14,104 |
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