Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Chumphon, Thailand
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| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 54% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75元 (358 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (173 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (99 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (80 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20元 (94 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (55 ฿) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (310 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 519% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (83 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (32 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (30 ฿) | 55 ฿ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 147元 (707 ฿) | 499 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (37 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (73 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 237% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,135元 (91,881 ฿) | 7,650 ฿ | + 1101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,960元 (57,427 ฿) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 369元 (1,770 ฿) | 1,500 ฿ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,220元 (49,071 ฿) | 12,385 ฿ | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,412元 (30,790 ฿) | 7,010 ฿ | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216元 (1,036 ฿) | 1,500 ฿ | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (544 ฿) | 520 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437元 (11,702 ฿) | 10,000 ฿ | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (2,653 ฿) | 2,000 ฿ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (226 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 653% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (188 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 276% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 609元 (2,924 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 241元 (1,158 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (3,713 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123元 (5,391 ฿) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 7% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 191,648元 (920,236 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (34 ฿) | 23 ฿ | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227元 (1,088 ฿) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (226 ฿) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 20% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24元 (117 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (173 ฿) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 879元 (4,222 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 63元 (301 ฿) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (236 ฿) | 125 ฿ | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (198 ฿) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (50 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (93 ฿) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 137元 (659 ฿) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 77% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 270元 (1,297 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (552 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,584元 (7,604 ฿) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 614元 (2,947 ฿) | 1,053 ฿ | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 99元 (477 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 1093% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (173 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 326% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41元 (199 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 586% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (16,129 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46元 (2.21 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 612元 (2,937 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 390% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (108 ฿) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 79% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand)
For example, you would need at least 41,281 ฿ (8,597元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 23,000 ฿ in Chumphon.
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