Cost of living
Khon Kaen compared to Samut Prakan
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Overview comparison
Khon KaenSamut Prakan
Consumer prices in Samut Prakan are roughly 12% higher than in Khon Kaen.
Cost of living
| Item | Khon Kaen | Samut Prakan |
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| Total with rent one person | 718 | 738 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,177 | 2,139 |
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| Without rent one person | 474 | 487 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,141 | 1,371 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 394.32 | 304.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 614.94 | 444.68 |
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| Food person | 228 | 299 |
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| Food family | 574 | 773 |
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| Transport person | 58.09 | 62.65 |
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| Transport family | 130.99 | 156.86 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.66 years | 66.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Khon Kaen | Samut Prakan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.55 | 3.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.12 | 26.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.38 | 6.58 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 | 1.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.06 | 2.43 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.7 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Khon Kaen | Samut Prakan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 638.86 | 764.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.77 | 173.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 610.49 | 493.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 382.12 | 332.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.96 | 45.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.47 | 64.79 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.81 | 14.01 |
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Transportation
| Item | Khon Kaen | Samut Prakan |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.62 | 4.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,049 | 3,420 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,361 | 3,388 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 0.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.12% | 36.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.21 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Khon Kaen | Samut Prakan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.67 | 2.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 | 3.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.39 | 9.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.91 | 1.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Khon Kaen | Samut Prakan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.61 | 48.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.27 | 5.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.33 | 34.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.86 | 9.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.59 | 30.96 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.19 | 115.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 391.3 | 349.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,502 | 15,556 |
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