Cost of living
Phichit compared to Ko Samui
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Overview comparison
PhichitKo Samui
Consumer prices in Ko Samui are roughly 3% higher than in Phichit.
Cost of living
| Item | Phichit | Ko Samui |
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| Total with rent one person | 610 | 820 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,117 | 2,290 |
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| Without rent one person | 386 | 424 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,518 | 1,152 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 275.96 | 407.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 656.06 | 646.81 |
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| Food person | 245 | 288 |
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| Food family | 751 | 779 |
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| Transport person | 63.01 | 36.61 |
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| Transport family | 142.2 | 83.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 68 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phichit | Ko Samui |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.94 | 3.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.13 | 19.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.4 | 5.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 | 3.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.77 | 1.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.62 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phichit | Ko Samui |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 688.88 | 427.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 174.31 | 319.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 534.88 | 752 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 423.6 | 490.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.55 | 52.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.39 | 68.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.62 | 15.53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phichit | Ko Samui |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.99 | 5.57 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,517 | 3,896 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,453 | 1,856 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.46% | 21.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.97 | 11.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.27 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phichit | Ko Samui |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.4 | 1.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.83 | 2.17 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 20.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.25 | 9.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.4 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Phichit | Ko Samui |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.76 | 64.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.38 | 7.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.81 | 25.16 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.63 | 5.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.45 | 59.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.88 | 107.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 398.8 | 536.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,358 | 13,900 |
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