Cost of living in Chaiyaphum, Thailand vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 32% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 ฿ (£3.56) | £10 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (£4.74) | £6 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (£1.19) | £3.36 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (£1.19) | £1.01 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 ฿ (£0.14) | £2.86 | - 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (£1.19) | £1.28 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 ฿ (£9) | £5.47 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ (£1.19) | £1.94 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 ฿ (£1.90) | £0.85 | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 ฿ (£2.85) | £1.71 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 ฿ (£12) | £8 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 ฿ (£0.47) | £1.78 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (£0.71) | £0.90 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (£711) | £1,801 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 ฿ (£119) | £1,197 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £138 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (£711) | £981 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 ฿ (£71) | £609 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £131 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 ฿ (£24) | £17 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ฿ (£593) | £331 | + 79% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (£119) | £66 | + 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ฿ (£7) | £5.73 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 29% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £81 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £29 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (£119) | £67 | + 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ฿ (£119) | £63 | + 88% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 52% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ฿ (£23,709) | £17,216 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (£0.71) | £1.21 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 ฿ (£4.74) | £52 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ฿ (£4.74) | £3.90 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 ฿ (£24) | £7 | + 259% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (£12) | £80 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 ฿ (£2.37) | £3.07 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 ฿ (£2.96) | £1.41 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ฿ (£4.74) | £3.30 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ฿ (£2.37) | £1.51 | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (£1.42) | £1.20 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (£2.37) | £12 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (£4.74) | £32 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (£9) | £23 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (£12) | £89 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £51 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £7 | + 618% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (£4.74) | £3.62 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.40 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 ฿ (£474) | £401 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (£0.07) | £0.17 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 ฿ (£31) | £27 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (£3.56) | £9 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,200 in Southampton you would need to make just about £3,341 (140,923 ฿) in Chaiyaphum.
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