- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- Chiang Mai
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (£1.12) | £15 | - 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 ฿ (£3.37) | £5.50 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 ฿ (£1.00) | £3.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (£1.12) | £0.92 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (£1.13) | £2.15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 ฿ (£0.74) | £1.42 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 402 ฿ (£9) | £4.91 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 ฿ (£1.62) | £1.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (£0.89) | £0.88 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (£1.09) | £1.64 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 ฿ (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 43 ฿ (£0.97) | £1.84 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (£0.89) | £0.74 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ (£634) | £1,307 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,714 ฿ (£375) | £1,091 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,366 ฿ (£53) | £186 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,064 ฿ (£248) | £686 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,614 ฿ (£148) | £568 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,187 ฿ (£27) | £154 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ (£13) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,073 ฿ (£316) | £337 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,330 ฿ (£52) | £81 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 124 ฿ (£2.77) | £7 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 106 ฿ (£2.37) | £11 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ฿ (£39) | £67 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 ฿ (£26) | £32 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,011 ฿ (£68) | £60 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,622 ฿ (£36) | £64 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,000 ฿ (£14,593) | £17,989 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (£0.62) | £1.14 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (£22) | £60 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 159 ฿ (£3.58) | £18 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 ฿ (£1.56) | £3.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 189 ฿ (£4.25) | £9 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 405 ฿ (£9) | £73 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 67 ฿ (£1.51) | £2.55 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (£2.23) | £1.72 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99 ฿ (£2.23) | £3.50 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (£0.88) | £1.72 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (£1.51) | £2.19 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 187 ฿ (£4.20) | £14 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 ฿ (£8) | £35 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (£7) | £18 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 553 ฿ (£12) | £67 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (£11) | £56 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 187 ฿ (£4.19) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (£1.27) | £2.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (£2.00) | £3.98 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,427 ฿ (£122) | £122 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44 ฿ (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,036 ฿ (£23) | £37 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 ฿ (£2.08) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 499 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,394
(62,098 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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