Cost of living comparison
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Chon Buri vs. Manila Cost of Living Summary
Chon Buri is 9.5% more expensive than Manila.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.1% less in Chon Buri
- Groceries
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pay 27.0% less in Chon Buri
- Transportation
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pay 2.1 times more in Chon Buri
- Housing
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pay 10.6% less in Chon Buri
- Childcare
-
pay 3.0% less in Chon Buri
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 17.1% more in Chon Buri
- Clothing
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pay 19.9% less in Chon Buri
The cost of transportation and entertainment and sports in Chon Buri are more expensive than in Manila. Expenses including groceries, clothing, housing, restaurants, and childcare are lower in Chon Buri. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Chon Buri.
Chon Buri vs. Manila Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Chon Buri instead of Manila, you would:
pay 4.1% less for restaurants
|
Manila
|
Chon Buri
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
₱355.03
|
$2.02
THB64.14
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.30
₱253.60
|
$7.75
THB246.68
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
₱57.27
|
$0.70
THB22.30
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱29.69
|
$0.49
THB15.62
|
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pay 27.0% less for groceries
|
Manila
|
Chon Buri
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.33
₱78.64
|
$1.33
THB42.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.28
₱252.12
|
$6.20
THB197.34
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.32
₱431.63
|
$5.46
THB173.66
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.21
₱130.51
|
$1.88
THB59.80
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.28
₱134.63
|
$1.24
THB39.57
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.52
₱89.37
|
$1.21
THB38.49
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
₱48.49
|
$0.37
THB11.75
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.64
₱96.51
|
$0.87
THB27.60
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02
₱60.36
|
$0.66
THB20.89
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.17
₱68.98
|
$0.79
THB25.06
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.37
₱81.04
|
$0.85
THB27.19
|
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pay 2.1 times more for transportation
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Manila
|
Chon Buri
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.18
₱246.46
|
$5.08
THB161.56
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.76
₱811.51
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,288.58
₱1,491,141.28
|
$55,823.47
THB1,776,103.42
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.92
₱172.44
|
$8.76
THB278.75
|
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pay 10.6% less for housing
|
Manila
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Chon Buri
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$27.10
₱1,598.07
|
$22.05
THB701.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$512.96
₱30,246.98
|
$542.73
THB17,267.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$251.74
₱14,843.72
|
$263.61
THB8,387.16
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$100.49
₱5,925.44
|
$65.89
THB2,096.52
|
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pay 3.0% less for childcare
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Manila
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Chon Buri
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$138.58
₱8,171.41
|
$139.56
THB4,440.26
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,035.39
₱1,004,491.60
|
$15,878.68
THB505,202.75
|
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pay 17.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Manila
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Chon Buri
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.46
₱86.22
|
$1.86
THB59.20
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.59
₱152.56
|
$1.86
THB59.20
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.27
₱192.73
|
$4.65
THB148.01
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.13
₱2,484.39
|
$59.07
THB1,879.37
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.48
₱441.26
|
$7.75
THB246.68
|
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pay 19.9% less for clothing
|
Manila
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Chon Buri
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.23
₱2,902.69
|
$16.44
THB522.96
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.70
₱1,751.10
|
$24.81
THB789.38
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.85
₱4,767.52
|
$83.74
THB2,664.16
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.70
₱2,930.32
|
$49.62
THB1,578.76
|
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