- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- Chiang Mai
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (£1.17) | £15 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 ฿ (£3.50) | £5.50 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (£1.23) | £3.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (£1.11) | £0.83 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (£1.18) | £2.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 ฿ (£0.79) | £1.37 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 417 ฿ (£10) | £4.69 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (£1.85) | £1.77 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (£0.97) | £0.79 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (£1.13) | £1.64 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 ฿ (£9) | £7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 ฿ (£0.78) | £1.76 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (£0.93) | £0.79 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ (£659) | £1,307 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,714 ฿ (£390) | £1,091 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,918 ฿ (£45) | £181 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,064 ฿ (£258) | £686 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,614 ฿ (£154) | £568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,001 ฿ (£23) | £117 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ (£14) | £22 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,562 ฿ (£340) | £356 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,454 ฿ (£57) | £79 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 137 ฿ (£3.21) | £8 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 172 ฿ (£4.01) | £12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ฿ (£41) | £67 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 ฿ (£27) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,011 ฿ (£70) | £60 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,622 ฿ (£38) | £64 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,000 ฿ (£15,179) | £17,989 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (£0.63) | £1.16 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (£23) | £60 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 215 ฿ (£5.03) | £18 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75 ฿ (£1.74) | £3.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 263 ฿ (£6) | £4.75 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 385 ฿ (£9) | £61 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 65 ฿ (£1.53) | £2.66 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 ฿ (£2.04) | £1.39 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111 ฿ (£2.59) | £3.14 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ (£1.01) | £1.63 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (£2.10) | £1.71 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 ฿ (£5.97) | £14 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 ฿ (£9) | £37 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 786 ฿ (£18) | £71 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (£12) | £56 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 192 ฿ (£4.48) | £8 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (£1.33) | £2.76 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ฿ (£2.02) | £4.16 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 18,300 ฿ (£427) | £420 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44 ฿ (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,036 ฿ (£24) | £37 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 ฿ (£2.16) | £9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 636 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,980
(84,799 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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