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Bangkok vs Chenmai
Bkk vs Che

Average net salary (After tax)

Chenmai
Bangkok

Housing

  • Rent apartment
  • Buy apartment

Rent 1 bedroom apartment

Cost per month

In city centre
Che
Bkk
Outside city centre
Che
Bkk

Rent 3 bedroom apartment

Cost per month

In city centre
Che
Bkk
Outside city centre
Che
Bkk

Buy apartment

Price per m2

In city centre
Che
Bkk
Outside city centre
Che
Bkk

Mortgage rates

Chenmai
4.5%
Bangkok
5.5%
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Utilities

  • Basic Utilities
  • Internet & Phone

Basic utilities

Electricity, heating, water, Garbage for a 85m2 Apartment

Chenmai
Bangkok

Internet

60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, Cable/ADSL

Che
Bkk

Mobile phone data

Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data

Che
Bkk

Transport

  • Public Transport
  • Car

One-way ticket

Local transport

Che
Bkk

Monthly pass

Regular price

Che
Bkk

Fuel prices

Per Litre

Chenmai
Bangkok

Buying a new car

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90KW Trendline (Or equivalent)

Che
Bkk
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Groceries

  • Staples
  • Meat
  • Produce
  • Cigarettes

Staples

Milk 1L
Che
Bkk
White bread 500g
Che
Bkk
Eggs 12
Che
Bkk
White rice 1kg
Che
Bkk

Pack of cigarettes

(Marlboro)

Chenmai
Bangkok

Meat & cheese

Chicken breasts 1kg
Che
Bkk
Beef round 1kg
Che
Bkk
Local cheese 1kg
Che
Bkk

Vegetables

Potatoes 1kg
Che
Bkk
Lettuce 1 head
Che
Bkk
Tomatoes 1kg
Che
Bkk

Fruit

Apples 1kg
Che
Bkk
Oranges 1 head
Che
Bkk
Bananas 1kg
Che
Bkk

Eating Out

  • Food
  • Drinks

Meal for two

Inexpensive restaurant 2 meals
Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth
Mid-range restaurant Three-course meal for two people
Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth

McDonalds McMeal

Or equivalent combo meal

Chenmai
4.5%
Bangkok
5.5%

Restaurant Prices in Chenmai are 17.14% higher than in Bangkok

Drinks

Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
bottle
Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth
Water 0.33L
bottle
Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth
Cappuccino regular
Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth

Alcohol

  • Beer
  • Wine

Domestic beer

Restaurant 0.5L draught
Che
Bkk
Market 0.5L bottle
Che
Bkk

Imported beer

Restaurant 0.33L bottle
Che
Bkk
Market 0.33L bottle
Che
Bkk

Bottle of wine

Mid-range, from supermarket

Chenmai
5
Bangkok

Clothing

  • Clothing
  • Shoes

Pair of jeans

Levis 501 or similar

Che
Bkk

Summer dress

From a chain store (e.g. Zara, H&M)

Che
Bkk

Shoes

1 pair Nike shoes
Che
Bkk
1 pair men's leather shoes
Che
Bkk

Leisure

  • Cinema
  • Sports

Cinema

One ticket for an international release

Chenmai
$15.33
Bangkok
$11.43

Tennis court rental

One hour on weekend

Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth

Fitness club

Monthly fee for one adult

Che $4,070.74/mth
Bkk $4,070.74/mth