- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Egypt
- Phuket
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 201% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 296 ฿ (E£ 158) | E£ 61 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 245 ฿ (E£ 130) | E£ 49 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 ฿ (E£ 37) | E£ 32 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 ฿ (E£ 36) | E£ 12 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (E£ 38) | E£ 16 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 4.77 | + 477% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (E£ 190) | E£ 28 | + 573% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 83 ฿ (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 4.31 | + 524% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | + 263% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 689 ฿ (E£ 368) | E£ 89 | + 314% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 ฿ (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (E£ 19) | E£ 2.71 | + 602% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 152% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,813 ฿ (E£ 14,835) | E£ 4,287 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,585 ฿ (E£ 8,846) | E£ 2,487 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,958 ฿ (E£ 1,578) | E£ 218 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,579 ฿ (E£ 11,510) | E£ 2,526 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,772 ฿ (E£ 5,746) | E£ 1,181 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (E£ 1,047) | E£ 512 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 538 ฿ (E£ 287) | E£ 443 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,612 ฿ (E£ 7,260) | E£ 5,512 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,979 ฿ (E£ 1,589) | E£ 1,699 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 149 ฿ (E£ 80) | E£ 64 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 166 ฿ (E£ 89) | E£ 19 | + 373% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 11% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,102 ฿ (E£ 1,121) | E£ 645 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 886 ฿ (E£ 472) | E£ 581 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 ฿ (E£ 1,429) | E£ 1,190 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,627 ฿ (E£ 1,401) | E£ 720 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 85% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 853,312 ฿ (E£ 455,141) | E£ 507,909 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (E£ 14) | E£ 2.81 | + 407% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 911 ฿ (E£ 486) | E£ 109 | + 346% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 599 ฿ (E£ 319) | E£ 21 | + 1430% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 96% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 103 ฿ (E£ 55) | E£ 24 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 138 ฿ (E£ 73) | E£ 76 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 511 ฿ (E£ 273) | E£ 112 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 102 ฿ (E£ 54) | E£ 30 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 60 ฿ (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78 ฿ (E£ 41) | E£ 23 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 12 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 303 ฿ (E£ 162) | E£ 27 | + 507% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 150% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 820 ฿ (E£ 437) | E£ 119 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 376 ฿ (E£ 201) | E£ 73 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ฿ (E£ 533) | E£ 283 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,748 ฿ (E£ 932) | E£ 233 | + 299% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 255 ฿ (E£ 136) | E£ 52 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (E£ 48) | E£ 24 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111 ฿ (E£ 59) | E£ 19 | + 205% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,846 ฿ (E£ 2,585) | E£ 2,268 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.94 ฿ (E£ 1.03) | E£ 0.23 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,838 ฿ (E£ 980) | E£ 379 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 ฿ (E£ 52) | E£ 26 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 637 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 126% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 31,633
(59,307 ฿)
in Phuket
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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