Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 223 ฿ (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (AU$2.26) | AU$4.99 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ (AU$2.37) | AU$1.27 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 ฿ (AU$2.28) | AU$4.99 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (AU$2.20) | AU$4.99 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 ฿ (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 ฿ (AU$3.58) | AU$4.35 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (AU$1.92) | AU$3.46 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (AU$2.60) | AU$4.73 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 ฿ (AU$29) | AU$16 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (AU$1.72) | AU$3.13 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (AU$1.59) | AU$1.79 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 47% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,179 ฿ (AU$1,658) | AU$2,461 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,112 ฿ (AU$724) | AU$1,879 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,657 ฿ (AU$112) | AU$140 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,469 ฿ (AU$1,035) | AU$1,843 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,093 ฿ (AU$469) | AU$1,301 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,417 ฿ (AU$60) | AU$92 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 531 ฿ (AU$22) | AU$52 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,443 ฿ (AU$442) | AU$573 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,854 ฿ (AU$121) | AU$177 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 ฿ (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 7% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,966 ฿ (AU$83) | AU$100 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,403 ฿ (AU$59) | AU$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,089 ฿ (AU$131) | AU$157 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ (AU$109) | AU$117 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 804,581 ฿ (AU$34,042) | AU$25,963 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (AU$1.15) | AU$1.45 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,084 ฿ (AU$46) | AU$100 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 610 ฿ (AU$26) | AU$21 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ (AU$4.24) | AU$12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 239 ฿ (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 616 ฿ (AU$26) | AU$71 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84 ฿ (AU$3.55) | AU$6 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 ฿ (AU$2.66) | AU$4.60 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ (AU$3.37) | AU$5.36 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (AU$1.87) | AU$3.19 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (AU$2.09) | AU$3.88 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 268 ฿ (AU$11) | AU$25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ฿ (AU$32) | AU$52 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 407 ฿ (AU$17) | AU$27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,072 ฿ (AU$45) | AU$162 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,442 ฿ (AU$61) | AU$108 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 213 ฿ (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (AU$3.81) | AU$4.46 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 ฿ (AU$4.43) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,528 ฿ (AU$995) | AU$594 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ (AU$0.07) | AU$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,717 ฿ (AU$73) | AU$53 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 ฿ (AU$4.50) | AU$27 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 136 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 38% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,100 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$4,408 (104,194 ฿) in Phuket.
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