- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Egypt
- Koh Tao
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Koh Tao, Thailand compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ (E£ 64) | E£ 60 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | E£ 42 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (E£ 23) | E£ 28 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 166% | |
12 eggs, large | 117 ฿ (E£ 66) | E£ 13 | + 399% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 ฿ (E£ 56) | E£ 5.42 | + 941% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | E£ 18 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (E£ 28) | E£ 6 | + 350% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69 ฿ (E£ 39) | E£ 25 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (E£ 339) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 8 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (E£ 28) | E£ 3.73 | + 656% | |
Housing | + 86% | |||
Housing in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 86% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 76,238 ฿ (E£ 43,024) | E£ 4,000 | + 976% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 ฿ (E£ 6,772) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 350 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,750 ฿ (E£ 4,374) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 ฿ (E£ 5,643) | E£ 1,500 | + 276% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 168 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 3,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,200 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 400 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ฿ (E£ 564) | E£ 533 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 857 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 800 | - | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 ฿ (E£ 23) | E£ 3.67 | + 516% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 34 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 30 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 13 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (E£ 141) | E£ 50 | + 182% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (E£ 113) | E£ 160 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 250 ฿ (E£ 141) | E£ 60 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 ฿ (E£ 451) | E£ 350 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ฿ (E£ 85) | E£ 25 | + 239% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (E£ 51) | E£ 15 | + 239% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ฿ (E£ 67) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ฿ (E£ 11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 300 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 ฿ (E£ 34) | E£ 40 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,027
(28,399 ฿)
in Koh Tao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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