Cost of living in Chaiyaphum, Thailand vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 ฿ (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (C$2.09) | C$5.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (C$2.09) | C$1.98 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 ฿ (C$0.25) | C$4.48 | - 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (C$2.09) | C$3.04 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 ฿ (C$17) | C$10 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ (C$2.09) | C$4.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 ฿ (C$3.35) | C$3.76 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 ฿ (C$5.02) | C$3.41 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 ฿ (C$21) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 ฿ (C$0.84) | C$2.48 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (C$1.26) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (C$1,255) | C$2,136 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 ฿ (C$209) | C$1,241 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ (C$84) | C$133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (C$1,255) | C$1,120 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 ฿ (C$126) | C$806 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ฿ (C$84) | C$66 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 ฿ (C$42) | C$54 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ฿ (C$1,046) | C$311 | + 236% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (C$209) | C$97 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ฿ (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ฿ (C$84) | C$60 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ฿ (C$84) | C$39 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (C$209) | C$98 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ฿ (C$209) | C$117 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ฿ (C$41,849) | C$22,935 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (C$1.26) | C$1.42 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$67 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 ฿ (C$42) | C$22 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 ฿ (C$4.18) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 ฿ (C$5.23) | C$3.85 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ฿ (C$4.18) | C$3.11 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (C$4.18) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$52 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (C$21) | C$117 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 ฿ (C$84) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ฿ (C$84) | C$9 | + 796% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 ฿ (C$837) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (C$0.13) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 ฿ (C$54) | C$35 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,452 (106,390 ฿) in Chaiyaphum.
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