- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Egypt
- Phuket
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 126% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 299 ฿ (E£ 169) | E£ 72 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 287 ฿ (E£ 162) | E£ 72 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 83 ฿ (E£ 47) | E£ 36 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 ฿ (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (E£ 38) | E£ 20 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (E£ 28) | E£ 14 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 369 ฿ (E£ 208) | E£ 29 | + 621% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 81 ฿ (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (E£ 28) | E£ 5.98 | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 72 ฿ (E£ 41) | E£ 19 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 663 ฿ (E£ 374) | E£ 92 | + 305% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 ฿ (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 94% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,929 ฿ (E£ 16,312) | E£ 5,401 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,803 ฿ (E£ 8,911) | E£ 3,866 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,062 ฿ (E£ 1,726) | E£ 898 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,287 ฿ (E£ 12,003) | E£ 3,625 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,107 ฿ (E£ 6,263) | E£ 2,335 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,018 ฿ (E£ 1,138) | E£ 736 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 538 ฿ (E£ 303) | E£ 365 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,507 ฿ (E£ 7,616) | E£ 6,508 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,979 ฿ (E£ 1,680) | E£ 1,489 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 145 ฿ (E£ 81) | E£ 67 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 ฿ (E£ 87) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 3% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,031 ฿ (E£ 1,145) | E£ 740 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 886 ฿ (E£ 499) | E£ 614 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,773 ฿ (E£ 1,564) | E£ 1,504 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ (E£ 1,452) | E£ 777 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 74% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 853,312 ฿ (E£ 481,151) | E£ 453,039 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (E£ 15) | E£ 3.88 | + 291% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 911 ฿ (E£ 514) | E£ 182 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 599 ฿ (E£ 338) | E£ 126 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 ฿ (E£ 59) | E£ 33 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ฿ (E£ 92) | E£ 80 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 543 ฿ (E£ 306) | E£ 200 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 102 ฿ (E£ 58) | E£ 40 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 60 ฿ (E£ 34) | E£ 21 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81 ฿ (E£ 46) | E£ 26 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (E£ 25) | E£ 20 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 15 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 ฿ (E£ 172) | E£ 48 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 126% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 776 ฿ (E£ 437) | E£ 153 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (E£ 225) | E£ 96 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,017 ฿ (E£ 573) | E£ 520 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,286 ฿ (E£ 725) | E£ 228 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 228 ฿ (E£ 128) | E£ 52 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 95 ฿ (E£ 53) | E£ 24 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111 ฿ (E£ 62) | E£ 19 | + 220% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 37,084 ฿ (E£ 20,910) | E£ 11,487 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ (E£ 0.94) | E£ 0.23 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,629 ฿ (E£ 919) | E£ 416 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 99 ฿ (E£ 56) | E£ 28 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 549 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 28,657
(50,823 ฿)
in Phuket
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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