Cost of living
Surat Thani compared to Nakhon Ratchasima
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Overview comparison
Surat ThaniNakhon Ratchasima
Consumer prices in Surat Thani are roughly 15% higher than in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Cost of living
| Item | Surat Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima |
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| Total with rent one person | 847 | 607 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,096 | 1,978 |
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| Without rent one person | 494 | 418 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,132 | 1,163 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 396.74 | 399.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 551.8 | 555 |
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| Food person | 318 | 295 |
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| Food family | 680 | 771 |
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| Transport person | 61.07 | 62.83 |
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| Transport family | 113.21 | 119.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.48 years | 76.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Surat Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.98 | 3.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.02 | 26.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.96 | 6.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.67 | 2.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.16 | 2.62 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.55 | 0.49 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Surat Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 776.93 | 644.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 167.49 | 179.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 505.1 | 570.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 346.21 | 394.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.78 | 56.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.98 | 78.13 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.09 | 18.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Surat Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.63 | 5.83 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,127 | 2,671 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,298 | 3,198 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 | 0.77 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.82% | 37.58% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.57 | 9.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Surat Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.52 | 1.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.19 | 1.97 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.28 | 20.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.02 | 2.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.23 | 11.41 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Surat Thani | Nakhon Ratchasima |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.46 | 46.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.65 | 5.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.17 | 35.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.22 | 7.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.87 | 35.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.68 | 113.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 359.59 | 507.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,160 | 12,252 |
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