Cost of living in Wuxi, China vs Chumphon, Thailand
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 21% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (222 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (155 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (62 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (79 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (74 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (32 ฿) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (193 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (74 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (40 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9元 (44 ฿) | 55 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 109元 (521 ฿) | 499 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (40 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (46 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 76% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,152元 (24,739 ฿) | 7,650 ฿ | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,017元 (14,488 ฿) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 616元 (2,956 ฿) | 1,500 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,977元 (19,098 ฿) | 12,385 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,477元 (11,892 ฿) | 7,010 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,059元 (5,085 ฿) | 1,500 ฿ | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (472 ฿) | 520 ฿ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,789元 (13,394 ฿) | 10,000 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,109元 (5,325 ฿) | 2,000 ฿ | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (166 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 452% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (181 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 263% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is about the same as in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 801元 (3,846 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 402元 (1,930 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 694元 (3,330 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437元 (2,097 ฿) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 6% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,519元 (804,376 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (32 ฿) | 23 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224元 (1,076 ฿) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 21% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50元 (238 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 84元 (403 ฿) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 585元 (2,809 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (184 ฿) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53元 (253 ฿) | 125 ฿ | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (218 ฿) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (43 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (56 ฿) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42元 (203 ฿) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 56% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141元 (678 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (455 ฿) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 852元 (4,092 ฿) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 354元 (1,699 ฿) | 1,053 ฿ | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65元 (310 ฿) | 40 ฿ | + 676% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (171 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 321% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (157 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 443% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,900元 (13,925 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (1.85 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 578元 (2,777 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19元 (89 ฿) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Wuxi (China) is 34% more expensive than in Chumphon (Thailand)
For example, you would need at least 29,541 ฿ (6,152元) in Wuxi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 22,000 ฿ in Chumphon.
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