Cost of living in Chaiyaphum, Thailand vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 ฿ (£3.54) | £12 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (£4.71) | £5.43 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £3.30 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £0.93 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 ฿ (£0.14) | £2.39 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £1.96 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 ฿ (£9) | £3.47 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £1.71 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 ฿ (£1.89) | £1.30 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 ฿ (£2.83) | £2.12 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 ฿ (£12) | £7 | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 ฿ (£0.47) | £1.64 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (£0.71) | £1.11 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (£707) | £1,100 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 ฿ (£118) | £868 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £170 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (£707) | £659 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 ฿ (£71) | £621 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £126 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 ฿ (£24) | £21 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ฿ (£589) | £386 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (£118) | £107 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ฿ (£7) | £6 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 37% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £62 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £30 | + 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (£118) | £66 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ฿ (£118) | £69 | + 71% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ฿ (£23,568) | £18,131 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (£0.71) | £1.24 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 ฿ (£4.71) | £65 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ฿ (£4.71) | £2.95 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 ฿ (£24) | £4.55 | + 418% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (£12) | £62 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 ฿ (£2.36) | £2.75 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 ฿ (£2.95) | £1.30 | + 126% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ฿ (£4.71) | £3.71 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ฿ (£2.36) | £1.73 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (£1.41) | £1.64 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (£2.36) | £13 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (£4.71) | £33 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (£9) | £18 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (£12) | £66 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £58 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £8 | + 489% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (£4.71) | £2.90 | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.86 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 ฿ (£471) | £389 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (£0.07) | £0.10 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 ฿ (£31) | £36 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (£3.54) | £9 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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