Cost of living
Chiang Rai compared to Yala
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Overview comparison
Chiang RaiYala
Consumer prices in Chiang Rai are roughly 16% higher than in Yala.
Cost of living
| Item | Chiang Rai | Yala |
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| Total with rent one person | 790 | 666 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,265 | 1,732 |
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| Without rent one person | 376 | 458 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,469 | 1,337 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 274.46 | 346.73 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 453.85 | 662.43 |
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| Food person | 256 | 315 |
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| Food family | 809 | 618 |
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| Transport person | 58.28 | 55.45 |
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| Transport family | 168.28 | 156.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.33 years | 75.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chiang Rai | Yala |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.39 | 3.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.49 | 20.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.77 | 4.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 | 1.77 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.73 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.7 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chiang Rai | Yala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 822.65 | 589.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.68 | 163.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 689.47 | 627.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 485.23 | 379.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.39 | 48.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.47 | 63.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.62 | 15.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chiang Rai | Yala |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.55 | 5.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,064 | 2,720 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,555 | 3,342 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.89 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.9% | 39.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.11 | 8.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chiang Rai | Yala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 | 1.63 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.73 | 1.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 2.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.37 | 20.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.7 | 3.37 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 10.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 1.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Chiang Rai | Yala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.57 | 51.38 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.26 | 6.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.5 | 36.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.95 | 8.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.62 | 26.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 119.7 | 118.87 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 502.06 | 506.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,508 | 11,998 |
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