Cost of living
Pattaya compared to Chom Thong
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Overview comparison
PattayaChom Thong
Consumer prices in Chom Thong are roughly 21% higher than in Pattaya.
Cost of living
| Item | Pattaya | Chom Thong |
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| Total with rent one person | 673 | 792 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,747 | 2,298 |
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| Without rent one person | 453 | 407 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,231 | 1,523 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 357.16 | 324.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 745.53 | 611.34 |
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| Food person | 238 | 239 |
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| Food family | 794 | 620 |
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| Transport person | 28.57 | 61.58 |
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| Transport family | 85.63 | 134.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.98 years | 66.42 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pattaya | Chom Thong |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.86 | 2.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.08 | 26.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.26 | 5.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.33 | 1.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.83 | 2.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.79 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pattaya | Chom Thong |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 526.39 | 848.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 314.78 | 186.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,273.51 | 521.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 614.77 | 424.74 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.85 | 56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.18 | 85.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.38 | 16.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pattaya | Chom Thong |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.19 | 5.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,538 | 3,521 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,655 | 3,425 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.86% | 39.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.63 | 12.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.23 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pattaya | Chom Thong |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.83 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.61 | 1.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.76 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.76 | 20.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 3.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.65 | 12.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.63 | 1.43 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Pattaya | Chom Thong |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.24 | 64.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.81 | 5.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.82 | 35.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.1 | 10.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 29.85 | 25.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.78 | 90.78 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 238.65 | 509.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,788 | 14,314 |
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