Cost of living
Mae Hong Son compared to Ko Tao
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Overview comparison
Mae Hong SonKo Tao
Consumer prices in Mae Hong Son are roughly 7% higher than in Ko Tao.
Cost of living
| Item | Mae Hong Son | Ko Tao |
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| Total with rent one person | 815 | 700 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,590 | 2,235 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 311 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,293 | 1,263 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 365.22 | 351.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 573.4 | 655.87 |
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| Food person | 299 | 251 |
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| Food family | 647 | 739 |
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| Transport person | 50.05 | 34.88 |
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| Transport family | 165.56 | 96.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 64.94 years | 81.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mae Hong Son | Ko Tao |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.35 | 2.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.61 | 12.55 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.57 | 5.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 | 2.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.61 | 2.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.59 | 0.78 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mae Hong Son | Ko Tao |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 693.3 | 371.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 180.66 | 294.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.27 | 738.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 460 | 594.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.87 | 60.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.93 | 74.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.38 | 20.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mae Hong Son | Ko Tao |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.71 | 4.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,275 | 2,604 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,745 | 2,277 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.41% | 24.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.09 | 9.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.46 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mae Hong Son | Ko Tao |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.43 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.83 | 2.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.55 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 3.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.26 | 10.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Mae Hong Son | Ko Tao |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.99 | 86.43 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.29 | 5.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.92 | 31.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.9 | 4.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.4 | 46.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 116.37 | 101.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 439.68 | 514.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,642 | 10,660 |
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