Cost of living in Klaeng, Thailand vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Klaeng (Thailand) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (£4.89) | £10 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 193 ฿ (£4.54) | £5.65 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 ฿ (£1.89) | £4.17 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (£1.36) | £0.73 | + 88% | |
12 eggs, large | 100 ฿ (£2.36) | £2.75 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 ฿ (£0.71) | £1.92 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ฿ (£4.72) | £5.41 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 ฿ (£2.83) | £1.89 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (£0.94) | £0.81 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 35 ฿ (£0.83) | £2.16 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ฿ (£3.54) | £7 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 40 ฿ (£0.94) | £1.92 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ฿ (£0.47) | £0.74 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Klaeng (Thailand) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,500 ฿ (£530) | £1,367 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 ฿ (£354) | £832 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ (£47) | £164 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,500 ฿ (£318) | £1,029 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,500 ฿ (£177) | £915 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,750 ฿ (£41) | £156 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | £19 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,000 ฿ (£141) | £340 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 ฿ (£59) | £71 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130 ฿ (£3.06) | £5.36 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £10 | - | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Klaeng (Thailand) is 55% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | £49 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 ฿ (£7) | £32 | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 ฿ (£24) | £54 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 600 ฿ (£14) | £55 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Klaeng (Thailand) is 63% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 450,000 ฿ (£10,610) | £22,837 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (£0.71) | £1.23 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (£14) | £59 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Klaeng (Thailand) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ (£2.36) | £2.90 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 300 ฿ (£7) | £9 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (£12) | £75 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 120 ฿ (£2.83) | £2.74 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 ฿ (£0.88) | £1.35 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £2.57 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £1.80 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £1.49 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (£2.36) | £11 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Klaeng (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ฿ (£12) | £23 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 ฿ (£12) | £22 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (£12) | £100 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 700 ฿ (£17) | £54 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 ฿ (£1.89) | £8 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 ฿ (£1.41) | £2.65 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ฿ (£1.18) | £3.79 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 ฿ (£0.04) | £0.20 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 600 ฿ (£14) | £35 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 75 ฿ (£1.77) | £9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

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 £3,700 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,617 (68,601 ฿) in Klaeng.
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