Cost of living
Ko Lanta compared to Ko Chang
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Overview comparison
Ko LantaKo Chang
Consumer prices in Ko Lanta are roughly 10% higher than in Ko Chang.
Cost of living
| Item | Ko Lanta | Ko Chang |
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| Total with rent one person | 787 | 804 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,976 | 1,888 |
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| Without rent one person | 452 | 362 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,247 | 1,229 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 398.44 | 281.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 776.51 | 640.61 |
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| Food person | 338 | 297 |
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| Food family | 877 | 575 |
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| Transport person | 36.77 | 30.17 |
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| Transport family | 95.17 | 89.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.56 years | 68.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ko Lanta | Ko Chang |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.93 | 2.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.19 | 23.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.59 | 6.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.69 | 2.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.74 | 2.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.93 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ko Lanta | Ko Chang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 396.19 | 478.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 252.11 | 180.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 932.54 | 752.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 471.89 | 520.18 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.17 | 47.25 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.77 | 58.19 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.7 | 17.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ko Lanta | Ko Chang |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.46 | 4.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,311 | 2,657 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,385 | 1,926 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 | 0.63 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.93% | 21.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.33 | 12.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ko Lanta | Ko Chang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 | 1.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.47 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.29 | 2.47 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.42 | 17.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.64 | 2.72 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.95 | 10.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.66 | 1.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Ko Lanta | Ko Chang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.96 | 47.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.46 | 7.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.86 | 25.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.27 | 5.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 67.95 | 41.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.73 | 81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 417.23 | 352.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,012 | 9,759 |
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