Cost of living
Ko Chang compared to Surin (Thailand)
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Overview comparison
Ko ChangSurin (Thailand)
Consumer prices in Surin (Thailand) are roughly 13% higher than in Ko Chang.
Cost of living
| Item | Ko Chang | Surin (Thailand) |
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| Total with rent one person | 804 | 664 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,888 | 2,119 |
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| Without rent one person | 362 | 435 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,229 | 1,329 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.69 | 311.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 640.61 | 453.81 |
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| Food person | 297 | 240 |
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| Food family | 575 | 791 |
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| Transport person | 30.17 | 52.4 |
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| Transport family | 89.72 | 161.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.74 years | 73.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ko Chang | Surin (Thailand) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.8 | 3.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.82 | 26.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.53 | 4.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.65 | 1.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.16 | 2.15 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.71 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ko Chang | Surin (Thailand) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 478.46 | 573.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.13 | 164.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 752.84 | 646.81 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 520.18 | 456.83 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.25 | 56.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.19 | 66.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.93 | 12.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ko Chang | Surin (Thailand) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.36 | 4.99 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,657 | 2,902 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,926 | 2,880 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.82% | 33.73% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.1 | 8.97 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.96 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ko Chang | Surin (Thailand) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.89 | 1.49 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.47 | 1.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.47 | 1.82 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.24 | 6.57 |
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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 | 11.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.09 | 1.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Ko Chang | Surin (Thailand) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.35 | 54.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.22 | 7.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.89 | 38.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.92 | 9.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.81 | 34.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81 | 111.58 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 352.74 | 516.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,759 | 11,517 |
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