Cost of living in Klaeng, Thailand vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klaeng (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 193 ฿ (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 ฿ (C$3.35) | C$5.84 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (C$2.42) | C$1.98 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 ฿ (C$4.19) | C$4.48 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 ฿ (C$1.26) | C$3.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 ฿ (C$5.03) | C$4.24 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (C$1.68) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 ฿ (C$1.47) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ฿ (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 ฿ (C$1.68) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ฿ (C$0.84) | C$1.93 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Klaeng (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 ฿ (C$943) | C$2,136 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 ฿ (C$629) | C$1,241 | - 49% | |
| 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 | 13,500 ฿ (C$566) | C$1,120 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 ฿ (C$314) | C$806 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,750 ฿ (C$73) | C$66 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,000 ฿ (C$251) | C$311 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 ฿ (C$105) | C$97 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130 ฿ (C$5.45) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Klaeng (Thailand) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$60 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 ฿ (C$13) | C$39 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ฿ (C$42) | C$98 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 ฿ (C$25) | C$117 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Klaeng (Thailand) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 ฿ (C$18,860) | C$22,935 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (C$1.26) | C$1.42 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (C$25) | C$67 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Klaeng (Thailand) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ (C$4.19) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 ฿ (C$13) | C$22 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 120 ฿ (C$5.03) | C$6 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 ฿ (C$1.57) | C$3.85 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 ฿ (C$2.10) | C$4.28 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 ฿ (C$2.10) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (C$4.19) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Klaeng (Thailand) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ฿ (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 ฿ (C$21) | C$26 | - 18% | |
| 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 | 700 ฿ (C$29) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 ฿ (C$3.35) | C$9 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 ฿ (C$2.51) | C$5.42 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ฿ (C$2.10) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 ฿ (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 ฿ (C$25) | C$35 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 ฿ (C$3.14) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 140 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Klaeng (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,348 (79,886 ฿) in Klaeng.
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