- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Egypt
- Phuket
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 215% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 285 ฿ (E£ 152) | E£ 61 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 245 ฿ (E£ 131) | E£ 48 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 ฿ (E£ 37) | E£ 25 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 ฿ (E£ 35) | E£ 10 | + 256% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (E£ 38) | E£ 11 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 6 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (E£ 189) | E£ 27 | + 601% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 83 ฿ (E£ 44) | E£ 13 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 3.74 | + 617% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | + 261% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 645 ฿ (E£ 343) | E£ 89 | + 286% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 ฿ (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (E£ 19) | E£ 2.71 | + 601% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 148% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 27,813 ฿ (E£ 14,804) | E£ 4,450 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,808 ฿ (E£ 8,947) | E£ 2,577 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,766 ฿ (E£ 1,472) | E£ 218 | + 576% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,013 ฿ (E£ 11,185) | E£ 2,526 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 12,112 ฿ (E£ 6,447) | E£ 1,181 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,940 ฿ (E£ 1,032) | E£ 512 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 546 ฿ (E£ 291) | E£ 443 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,612 ฿ (E£ 7,246) | E£ 5,512 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,979 ฿ (E£ 1,586) | E£ 1,699 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 ฿ (E£ 86) | E£ 64 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 158 ฿ (E£ 84) | E£ 19 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,102 ฿ (E£ 1,119) | E£ 645 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 886 ฿ (E£ 471) | E£ 599 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,679 ฿ (E£ 1,426) | E£ 1,046 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,627 ฿ (E£ 1,398) | E£ 720 | + 94% | |
| 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£ 454,205) | E£ 507,909 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (E£ 15) | E£ 3.02 | + 382% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 911 ฿ (E£ 485) | E£ 109 | + 345% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 599 ฿ (E£ 319) | E£ 21 | + 1427% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105 ฿ (E£ 56) | E£ 24 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 ฿ (E£ 77) | E£ 76 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 513 ฿ (E£ 273) | E£ 112 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 102 ฿ (E£ 54) | E£ 30 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 60 ฿ (E£ 32) | E£ 30 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82 ฿ (E£ 44) | E£ 27 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 46 ฿ (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 ฿ (E£ 27) | E£ 12 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 308 ฿ (E£ 164) | E£ 39 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 163% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 820 ฿ (E£ 436) | E£ 119 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 384 ฿ (E£ 204) | E£ 73 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,205 ฿ (E£ 642) | E£ 283 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,804 ฿ (E£ 960) | E£ 233 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 245 ฿ (E£ 130) | E£ 52 | + 150% | |
| 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 | + 204% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,846 ฿ (E£ 2,579) | E£ 2,268 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.94 ฿ (E£ 1.03) | E£ 0.23 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,807 ฿ (E£ 962) | E£ 394 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 96 ฿ (E£ 51) | E£ 26 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 620 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 127% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 29,530
(55,477 ฿)
in Phuket
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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