Cost of living
Khon Kaen compared to Laem Chabang
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Overview comparison
Khon KaenLaem Chabang
Consumer prices in Khon Kaen are roughly 18% higher than in Laem Chabang.
Cost of living
| Item | Khon Kaen | Laem Chabang |
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| Total with rent one person | 718 | 700 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,177 | 2,398 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,141 | 1,354 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 394.32 | 406.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 614.94 | 681.56 |
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| Food person | 228 | 336 |
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| Food family | 574 | 651 |
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| Transport person | 58.09 | 30.89 |
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| Transport family | 130.99 | 72.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.66 years | 84.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Khon Kaen | Laem Chabang |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.55 | 3.36 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.12 | 28.91 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.38 | 8.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 | 2.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.06 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.7 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Khon Kaen | Laem Chabang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 638.86 | 529.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.77 | 241.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 610.49 | 965.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 382.12 | 672.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.96 | 49.98 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.47 | 59.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.81 | 19.55 |
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Transportation
| Item | Khon Kaen | Laem Chabang |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.62 | 4.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,049 | 2,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,361 | 1,666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.12% | 21.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.6 | 10.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Khon Kaen | Laem Chabang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 2.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.67 | 2.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 15.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 | 3.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.39 | 10.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Khon Kaen | Laem Chabang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.61 | 50.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.27 | 6.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.33 | 26.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.86 | 3.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.59 | 27.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.19 | 81.39 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 391.3 | 293.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,502 | 8,949 |
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