- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Koh Tao
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Koh Tao, Thailand compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 6% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ (€2.94) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €5.61 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (€1.04) | €2.94 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (€1.39) | €0.97 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 117 ฿ (€3.05) | €2.13 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 ฿ (€2.60) | €1.37 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.75 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (€1.30) | €1.24 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69 ฿ (€1.80) | €0.63 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (€16) | €4.94 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.39 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (€1.30) | €0.53 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 39% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 76,238 ฿ (€1,980) | €678 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 ฿ (€312) | €439 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €89 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,750 ฿ (€201) | €463 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 ฿ (€260) | €325 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €27 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €414 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €73 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 2% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €79 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ฿ (€26) | €25 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €65 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €73 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €19,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 ฿ (€1.04) | €1.27 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 3% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €54 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.78 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.97 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.01 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (€6) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (€5.19) | €25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 250 ฿ (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 ฿ (€21) | €46 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ฿ (€3.90) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (€2.34) | €2.10 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 118 ฿ (€3.07) | €4.64 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ฿ (€0.52) | €0.17 | + 212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €29 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 ฿ (€1.56) | €4.42 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,270
(87,394 ฿)
in Koh Tao
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Almería.
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