- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Klaeng
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Klaeng, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Klaeng (Thailand) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ฿ (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 170 ฿ (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 ฿ (C$3.26) | C$5.69 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 ฿ (C$2.85) | C$2.05 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 100 ฿ (C$4.07) | C$4.81 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 ฿ (C$1.22) | C$2.90 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 ฿ (C$4.88) | C$4.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (C$1.63) | C$3.34 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 ฿ (C$1.42) | C$3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ฿ (C$6) | C$16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 ฿ (C$1.63) | C$2.41 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ฿ (C$0.81) | C$2.01 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Klaeng (Thailand) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 ฿ (C$814) | C$1,651 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 ฿ (C$610) | C$1,142 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ (C$81) | C$102 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 ฿ (C$610) | C$1,038 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 ฿ (C$407) | C$779 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,500 ฿ (C$61) | C$66 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | C$39 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,000 ฿ (C$244) | C$351 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 ฿ (C$102) | C$86 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130 ฿ (C$5.29) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Klaeng (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$59 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 ฿ (C$12) | C$40 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ฿ (C$41) | C$93 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$92 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Klaeng (Thailand) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 ฿ (C$18,313) | C$22,749 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (C$1.22) | C$1.27 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$65 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Klaeng (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ (C$4.07) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 ฿ (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 120 ฿ (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 ฿ (C$1.53) | C$3.72 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 ฿ (C$2.03) | C$2.83 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (C$2.03) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 ฿ (C$2.03) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (C$4.07) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Klaeng (Thailand) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ฿ (C$20) | C$46 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 ฿ (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (C$20) | C$101 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 ฿ (C$28) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 ฿ (C$3.26) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ฿ (C$3.26) | C$5.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ฿ (C$2.03) | C$5.67 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 ฿ (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$35 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 75 ฿ (C$3.05) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 240 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Klaeng (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,634
(64,727 ฿)
in Klaeng.
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