- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Koh Tao
- Almería
- Comparison
Cost of living in Koh Tao, Thailand compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 80 ฿ (€2.04) | €11 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €5.50 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (€1.02) | €3.06 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (€1.36) | €1.59 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 117 ฿ (€2.99) | €2.10 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 ฿ (€2.55) | €1.41 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (€1.27) | €1.38 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ฿ (€1.02) | €0.59 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (€15) | €4.69 | + 226% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.35 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (€1.27) | €0.56 | + 129% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €672 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 ฿ (€306) | €422 | - 28% | |
| 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 | 5,500 ฿ (€140) | €464 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €329 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €65 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €29 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €417 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €71 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 4% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €81 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,000 ฿ (€25) | €23 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €63 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €64 | - | |
| 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 | - | €18,833 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 ฿ (€1.02) | €1.29 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €31 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| 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) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €53 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.62 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.36 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.43 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 32% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (€5.09) | €26 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 250 ฿ (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €46 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 ฿ (€20) | €46 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.22 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ฿ (€2.55) | €4.36 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 ฿ (€1.53) | €5.32 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Koh Tao (Thailand) is 12% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,931
(75,835 ฿)
in Koh Tao.
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