- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Udon Thani
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Udon Thani, Thailand compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 ฿ (RM13) | RM15 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ฿ (RM21) | RM10 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (RM4.97) | RM9 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 42 ฿ (RM5.25) | RM6 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 ฿ (RM6) | RM4.75 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (RM4.97) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 349 ฿ (RM43) | RM35 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 ฿ (RM10) | RM3.55 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 41 ฿ (RM5.13) | RM12 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 567 ฿ (RM70) | RM78 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (RM4.48) | RM3.00 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ฿ (RM2.49) | RM3.28 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,333 ฿ (RM1,534) | RM1,135 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | RM525 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,579 ฿ (RM445) | RM165 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 733 ฿ (RM91) | RM136 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,327 ฿ (RM1,658) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 ฿ (RM373) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 210 ฿ (RM26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 ฿ (RM23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 14% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ฿ (RM249) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (RM622) | RM212 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,979 ฿ (RM246) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 36% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,375,000 ฿ (RM171,013) | RM109,250 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34 ฿ (RM4.24) | RM1.96 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ฿ (RM4.35) | RM16 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 ฿ (RM19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 150 ฿ (RM19) | RM8 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (RM17) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 ฿ (RM3.42) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 45 ฿ (RM5.60) | RM8 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 ฿ (RM12) | RM14 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 380 ฿ (RM47) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (RM50) | RM23 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 737 ฿ (RM92) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ (RM9) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (RM9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.50 ฿ (RM0.56) | RM0.24 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 68 ฿ (RM8) | RM13 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Udon Thani (Thailand) is 11% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,454
(27,772 ฿)
in Udon Thani
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,100
in Alor Star.
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