Cost of living
Pathum Thani compared to Samut Songkhram
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Overview comparison
Pathum ThaniSamut Songkhram
Consumer prices in Pathum Thani are roughly 3% higher than in Samut Songkhram.
Cost of living
| Item | Pathum Thani | Samut Songkhram |
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| Total with rent one person | 658 | 725 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,216 | 1,574 |
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| Without rent one person | 451 | 356 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,102 | 1,185 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 331.9 | 404.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 494.77 | 477.59 |
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| Food person | 265 | 233 |
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| Food family | 676 | 655 |
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| Transport person | 59.04 | 46.64 |
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| Transport family | 158.7 | 135.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.68 years | 70.6 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pathum Thani | Samut Songkhram |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.19 | 3.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.43 | 26.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.24 | 6.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 | 2.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.94 | 2.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pathum Thani | Samut Songkhram |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 742.76 | 598.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 190.79 | 215.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 513.66 | 558.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 413.86 | 394.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.4 | 46.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.07 | 80.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.22 | 15.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pathum Thani | Samut Songkhram |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.73 | 5.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,833 | 3,037 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,064 | 3,183 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 33.96% | 38.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.79 | 9.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pathum Thani | Samut Songkhram |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.78 | 1.53 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.93 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.35 | 2.3 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.3 | 3.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.09 | 10.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Pathum Thani | Samut Songkhram |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.55 | 54.62 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.51 | 5.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.77 | 40.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.49 | 9.43 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.87 | 31.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.97 | 121.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 395.05 | 482.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,002 | 14,095 |
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