Cost of living
Laem Chabang compared to Pattaya
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Overview comparison
Laem ChabangPattaya
Consumer prices in Pattaya are roughly 6% higher than in Laem Chabang.
Cost of living
| Item | Laem Chabang | Pattaya |
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| Total with rent one person | 700 | 673 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,398 | 1,747 |
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| Without rent one person | 348 | 453 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,354 | 1,231 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 406.62 | 357.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 681.56 | 745.53 |
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| Food person | 336 | 238 |
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| Food family | 651 | 794 |
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| Transport person | 30.89 | 28.57 |
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| Transport family | 72.52 | 85.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.23 years | 70.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Laem Chabang | Pattaya |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 2.86 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.91 | 35.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.25 | 10.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 | 2.33 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.11 | 1.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.82 | 0.79 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Laem Chabang | Pattaya |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 529.63 | 526.39 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.34 | 314.78 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 965.51 | 1,273.51 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 672.35 | 614.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.98 | 55.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.62 | 73.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.55 | 19.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Laem Chabang | Pattaya |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.22 | 5.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,680 | 2,538 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,666 | 1,655 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.46 | 0.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.02% | 18.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.87 | 13.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Laem Chabang | Pattaya |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.08 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 1.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.03 | 2.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.39 | 14.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.68 | 13.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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Other
| Item | Laem Chabang | Pattaya |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.34 | 43.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.3 | 6.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.73 | 26.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.64 | 3.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 27.37 | 29.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 81.39 | 107.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 293.84 | 238.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,949 | 10,788 |
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