Cost of living
Phatthalung compared to Maha Sarakham
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Overview comparison
PhatthalungMaha Sarakham
Consumer prices in Phatthalung are roughly 2% higher than in Maha Sarakham.
Cost of living
| Item | Phatthalung | Maha Sarakham |
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| Total with rent one person | 693 | 667 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,225 | 1,973 |
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| Without rent one person | 353 | 452 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,170 | 1,326 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 336.76 | 345.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 636.08 | 615.37 |
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| Food person | 295 | 330 |
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| Food family | 695 | 656 |
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| Transport person | 54.31 | 47.15 |
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| Transport family | 120.44 | 153.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.99 years | 81.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phatthalung | Maha Sarakham |
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| Lunch Menu | 3 | 3.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.35 | 24.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.39 | 5.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 | 1.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.22 | 2.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phatthalung | Maha Sarakham |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 699.84 | 808.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 149.25 | 175.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 486.3 | 538.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 336.71 | 471.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.95 | 51.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.59 | 87.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.56 | 15.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phatthalung | Maha Sarakham |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.82 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,417 | 3,350 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,452 | 3,369 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.96 | 0.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.59% | 39.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.14 | 9.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.29 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phatthalung | Maha Sarakham |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.63 | 2.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.47 | 2.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.81 | 10.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Phatthalung | Maha Sarakham |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.79 | 52.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.38 | 7.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 33.98 | 36.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.52 | 8.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 35.43 | 35.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.41 | 107.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 452.39 | 494.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,059 | 12,130 |
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