Cost of living
Chom Thong compared to Chiang Mai
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Overview comparison
Chom ThongChiang Mai
Consumer prices in Chom Thong are roughly 15% higher than in Chiang Mai.
Cost of living
| Item | Chom Thong | Chiang Mai |
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| Total with rent one person | 792 | 660 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,298 | 1,576 |
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| Without rent one person | 407 | 367 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,523 | 1,459 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 324.39 | 315.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 611.34 | 524.39 |
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| Food person | 239 | 259 |
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| Food family | 620 | 590 |
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| Transport person | 61.58 | 50.55 |
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| Transport family | 134.84 | 149.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.42 years | 73.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Chom Thong | Chiang Mai |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.82 | 2.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.41 | 22.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.09 | 5.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 | 2.34 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.24 | 2.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.63 | 0.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Chom Thong | Chiang Mai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 848.24 | 778.27 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 186.13 | 165.03 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 521.46 | 593.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 424.74 | 465.29 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56 | 54.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.27 | 69.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.99 | 15.75 |
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Transportation
| Item | Chom Thong | Chiang Mai |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.13 | 6.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,521 | 3,154 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,425 | 2,612 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.73 | 0.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.11% | 37.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.16 | 11.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Chom Thong | Chiang Mai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.26 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.37 | 1.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 2.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.15 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.19 | 2.63 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.22 | 9.87 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.43 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Chom Thong | Chiang Mai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 64.34 | 54.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.84 | 5.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.07 | 41.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.02 | 9.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.91 | 27.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.78 | 121.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 509.7 | 507.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,314 | 11,857 |
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