Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
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| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Phuket (Thailand) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 223 ฿ ($7) | $18 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 213 ฿ ($7) | $11 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 53 ฿ ($1.71) | $5.10 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 56 ฿ ($1.80) | $1.22 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 54 ฿ ($1.73) | $4.32 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 52 ฿ ($1.67) | $4.21 | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 346 ฿ ($11) | $7 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 85 ฿ ($2.71) | $4.37 | 38% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 45 ฿ ($1.46) | $2.10 | 31% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 61 ฿ ($1.97) | $2.95 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 686 ฿ ($22) | $19 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 41 ฿ ($1.30) | $2.37 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 38 ฿ ($1.21) | $2.07 | 42% |
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 65% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Phuket (Thailand) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 46,079 ฿ ($1,477) | $3,211 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 17,112 ฿ ($549) | $2,645 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,657 ฿ ($85) | $149 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 22,719 ฿ ($728) | $2,457 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 11,180 ฿ ($358) | $1,558 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,417 ฿ ($45) | $114 | 60% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 531 ฿ ($17) | $38 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 10,443 ฿ ($335) | $329 | 2% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,854 ฿ ($91) | $128 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 147 ฿ ($4.71) | $11 | 57% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 206 ฿ ($7) | $37 | 82% |
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is about the same as in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Phuket (Thailand) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,966 ฿ ($63) | $51 | 25% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,403 ฿ ($45) | $47 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 3,089 ฿ ($99) | $89 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,575 ฿ ($83) | $112 | 26% |
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 39% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Phuket (Thailand) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 804,581 ฿ ($25,792) | $23,712 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 27 ฿ ($0.87) | $0.94 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,084 ฿ ($35) | $88 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 588 ฿ ($19) | $19 | 0% |
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 63% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Phuket (Thailand) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 100 ฿ ($3.21) | $7 | 54% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 239 ฿ ($8) | $21 | 63% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 616 ฿ ($20) | $110 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 84 ฿ ($2.69) | $7 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 63 ฿ ($2.02) | $3.71 | 46% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 80 ฿ ($2.55) | $5.68 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 44 ฿ ($1.42) | $3.57 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 49 ฿ ($1.58) | $1.66 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 268 ฿ ($9) | $21 | 59% |
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||
| Phuket (Thailand) | San Jose, California (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 764 ฿ ($24) | $50 | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 407 ฿ ($13) | $28 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 1,072 ฿ ($34) | $184 | 81% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,442 ฿ ($46) | $94 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 213 ฿ ($7) | $13 | 47% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 90 ฿ ($2.89) | $5.84 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 105 ฿ ($3.36) | $8 | 57% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 23,528 ฿ ($754) | $436 | 73% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.67 ฿ ($0.05) | $0.43 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 1,717 ฿ ($55) | $62 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 106 ฿ ($3.41) | $9 | 62% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $4,923 (153,573 ฿) in Phuket.