Cost of living
Phrae compared to Maha Sarakham
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Overview comparison
PhraeMaha Sarakham
Consumer prices in Phrae are roughly 8% higher than in Maha Sarakham.
Cost of living
| Item | Phrae | Maha Sarakham |
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| Total with rent one person | 835 | 667 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,978 | 1,973 |
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| Without rent one person | 371 | 452 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,596 | 1,326 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 271.69 | 345.86 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 533.24 | 615.37 |
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| Food person | 227 | 330 |
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| Food family | 721 | 656 |
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| Transport person | 44.85 | 47.15 |
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| Transport family | 119.21 | 153.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.8 years | 81.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Phrae | Maha Sarakham |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.34 | 3.3 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.66 | 24.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.5 | 5.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 | 1.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.71 | 2.12 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Phrae | Maha Sarakham |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 670.84 | 808.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 155.39 | 175.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 582.75 | 538.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 464.28 | 471.1 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.07 | 51.03 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.53 | 87.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.78 | 15.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Phrae | Maha Sarakham |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.36 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,853 | 3,350 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,692 | 3,369 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 | 0.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.95% | 39.81% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.04 | 9.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Phrae | Maha Sarakham |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.99 | 1.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.35 | 2.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.57 | 6.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.5 | 2.56 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.32 | 10.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.83 | 1.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.4 |
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Other
| Item | Phrae | Maha Sarakham |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 64.8 | 52.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.01 | 7.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.21 | 36.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.85 | 8.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37 | 35.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.1 | 107.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 383.99 | 494.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 15,938 | 12,130 |
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