Cost of living
Klaeng compared to Ko Samui
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Overview comparison
KlaengKo Samui
Consumer prices in Ko Samui are roughly 10% higher than in Klaeng.
Cost of living
| Item | Klaeng | Ko Samui |
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| Total with rent one person | 552 | 820 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,001 | 2,290 |
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| Without rent one person | 381 | 424 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,371 | 1,152 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 376.53 | 407.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 630.31 | 646.81 |
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| Food person | 257 | 288 |
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| Food family | 621 | 779 |
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| Transport person | 35.08 | 36.61 |
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| Transport family | 92.14 | 83.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.71 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Klaeng | Ko Samui |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.83 | 3.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.31 | 19.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.14 | 5.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 | 3.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.32 | 1.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Klaeng | Ko Samui |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 418.73 | 427.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.9 | 319.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 860.36 | 752 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 646.35 | 490.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.75 | 52.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.06 | 68.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.2 | 15.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Klaeng | Ko Samui |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.53 | 5.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,329 | 3,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,915 | 1,856 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.79% | 21.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.31 | 11.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Klaeng | Ko Samui |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 1.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.47 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.58 | 20.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.07 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.95 | 9.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Klaeng | Ko Samui |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.59 | 64.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.1 | 7.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.98 | 25.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.83 | 5.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.39 | 59.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.01 | 107.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 337.53 | 536.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,148 | 13,900 |
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