Cost of living
Ko Chang compared to Pai
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Overview comparison
Ko ChangPai
Consumer prices in Pai are roughly 19% higher than in Ko Chang.
Cost of living
| Item | Ko Chang | Pai |
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| Total with rent one person | 804 | 635 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,888 | 1,517 |
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| Without rent one person | 362 | 387 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,229 | 1,080 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.69 | 277.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 640.61 | 568.87 |
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| Food person | 297 | 223 |
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| Food family | 575 | 550 |
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| Transport person | 30.17 | 40.51 |
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| Transport family | 89.72 | 95.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.74 years | 69.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ko Chang | Pai |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.8 | 1.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.82 | 21.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.53 | 8.23 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 | 2.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.16 | 1.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.8 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ko Chang | Pai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 478.46 | 399.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.13 | 181.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 752.84 | 813.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 520.18 | 430.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.25 | 35.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.19 | 68.29 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.93 | 22.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ko Chang | Pai |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.36 | 4.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,657 | 2,038 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,926 | 1,856 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 0.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.82% | 20.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.1 | 11.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ko Chang | Pai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.63 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.47 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.47 | 1.83 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.24 | 12.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.72 | 2.42 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.53 | 12.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Ko Chang | Pai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.35 | 33.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.22 | 6.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.89 | 18.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.92 | 5.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.81 | 47.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81 | 81.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 352.74 | 434.33 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,759 | 16,410 |
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