- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
- Chiang Mai
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 49% 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 ฿ (£3.36) | £5.50 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 ฿ (£1.00) | £3.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (£1.05) | £0.80 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (£1.13) | £2.15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 ฿ (£0.77) | £1.42 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 402 ฿ (£9) | £4.91 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 ฿ (£1.95) | £1.69 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (£0.89) | £0.81 | + 10% | |
| 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 | 44 ฿ (£0.98) | £1.79 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (£0.85) | £0.70 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ (£633) | £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 | 1,962 ฿ (£44) | £186 | - 76% | |
| 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 | 1,124 ฿ (£25) | £154 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ (£13) | £22 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,073 ฿ (£315) | £351 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,330 ฿ (£52) | £80 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 135 ฿ (£3.04) | £8 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 105 ฿ (£2.34) | £12 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 23% 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 ฿ (£67) | £60 | + 13% | |
| 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 ฿ (£14,568) | £17,989 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (£0.62) | £1.15 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (£22) | £60 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 ฿ (£3.66) | £18 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (£1.51) | £3.17 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 ฿ (£1.85) | £5.88 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 416 ฿ (£9) | £74 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 65 ฿ (£1.47) | £2.55 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 ฿ (£2.17) | £1.49 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 ฿ (£2.25) | £3.31 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 ฿ (£0.90) | £1.53 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (£1.51) | £1.81 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 216 ฿ (£4.85) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 ฿ (£8) | £35 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (£7) | £18 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 532 ฿ (£12) | £67 | - 82% | |
| 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 | 191 ฿ (£4.27) | £7 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (£1.27) | £2.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93 ฿ (£2.08) | £3.56 | - 41% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 21,333 ฿ (£478) | £333 | + 44% | |
| 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 ฿ (£2.07) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 523 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,866
(83,263 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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