- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Egypt
- Hua Hin
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hua Hin, Thailand vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 71% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 179 ฿ (E£ 100) | E£ 100 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 172 ฿ (E£ 96) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 ฿ (E£ 27) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (E£ 29) | E£ 10 | + 189% | |
12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (E£ 20) | E£ 3.00 | + 560% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 470 ฿ (E£ 264) | E£ 24 | + 998% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 ฿ (E£ 45) | E£ 10 | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (E£ 27) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (E£ 29) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 622 ฿ (E£ 349) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 45 ฿ (E£ 25) | E£ 10 | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ฿ (E£ 30) | E£ 2.50 | + 1085% | |
Housing | + 135% | |||
Housing in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 135% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,740 ฿ (E£ 23,413) | E£ 3,000 | + 680% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 33,277 ฿ (E£ 18,666) | E£ 1,500 | + 1144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088 ฿ (E£ 1,171) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,983 ฿ (E£ 12,891) | E£ 1,000 | + 1189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,786 ฿ (E£ 7,733) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (E£ 897) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 600 ฿ (E£ 337) | E£ 165 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen TV | 14,536 ฿ (E£ 8,153) | E£ 4,000 | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,422 ฿ (E£ 1,359) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 ฿ (E£ 61) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 ฿ (E£ 74) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,467 ฿ (E£ 823) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 655 ฿ (E£ 367) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,554 ฿ (E£ 1,993) | E£ 1,000 | + 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,395 ฿ (E£ 1,343) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 72% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,300,000 ฿ (E£ 1,290,129) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (E£ 16) | E£ 3.50 | + 364% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 634 ฿ (E£ 355) | E£ 60 | + 492% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 143 ฿ (E£ 80) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 ฿ (E£ 69) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 753 ฿ (E£ 422) | E£ 50 | + 744% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 71 ฿ (E£ 40) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 ฿ (E£ 34) | E£ 25 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 ฿ (E£ 23) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (E£ 23) | E£ 10 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (E£ 145) | E£ 20 | + 625% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 539 ฿ (E£ 303) | E£ 200 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 313 ฿ (E£ 175) | E£ 50 | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,577 ฿ (E£ 884) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 960 ฿ (E£ 539) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133 ฿ (E£ 75) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 ฿ (E£ 42) | E£ 15 | + 181% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ฿ (E£ 49) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.94 ฿ (E£ 1.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,542 ฿ (E£ 865) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 79 ฿ (E£ 44) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.561
EGP
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Cost of living in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 63% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 14,375
(25,627 ฿)
in Hua Hin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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