UK vs Thailand
Complete cost of living breakdown across 8 categories
UK Monthly Cost
£2,500
Monthly Savings
£1,350
54% cheaper
Thailand Monthly Cost
£1,150
Restaurants
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant(per meal) | £16.00 | £4.00 | -75% |
| Three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant(per meal) | £70.00 | £25.00 | -64% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L draught)(per pint) | £6.00 | £2.50 | -58% |
| Cappuccino(per cup) | £4.00 | £2.20 | -45% |
| Water (0.33L bottle)(per bottle) | £1.30 | £0.30 | -77% |
Visual Comparison
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant
Three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)
Cappuccino
Water (0.33L bottle)
Groceries
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (1 litre)(per litre) | £1.25 | £0.90 | -28% |
| White rice (1 kg)(per kg) | £1.70 | £0.60 | -65% |
| Chicken fillets (1 kg)(per kg) | £8.00 | £3.50 | -56% |
| Eggs (12)(per dozen) | £3.00 | £1.30 | -57% |
| Local cheese (1 kg)(per kg) | £8.50 | £7.00 | -18% |
Visual Comparison
Milk (1 litre)
White rice (1 kg)
Chicken fillets (1 kg)
Eggs (12)
Local cheese (1 kg)
Rent
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre(per month) | £1,200.00 | £500.00 | -58% |
| One-bedroom apartment outside city centre(per month) | £880.00 | £300.00 | -66% |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre(per month) | £2,100.00 | £950.00 | -55% |
Visual Comparison
One-bedroom apartment in city centre
One-bedroom apartment outside city centre
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre
Utilities
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities (electricity, heating, water, waste) for 85m² flat(per month) | £225.00 | £90.00 | -60% |
| Mobile phone plan (10 GB+ data)(per month) | £22.00 | £9.00 | -59% |
| Internet (60 Mbps+, unlimited)(per month) | £35.00 | £15.00 | -57% |
Visual Comparison
Basic utilities (electricity, heating, water, waste) for 85m² flat
Mobile phone plan (10 GB+ data)
Internet (60 Mbps+, unlimited)
Transport
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly public transport pass(per month) | £95.00 | £30.00 | -68% |
| Taxi start (normal tariff)(per trip) | £3.80 | £0.90 | -76% |
| Taxi 1 km (normal tariff)(per km) | £2.10 | £0.60 | -71% |
| Petrol (1 litre)(per litre) | £1.55 | £1.00 | -35% |
Visual Comparison
Monthly public transport pass
Taxi start (normal tariff)
Taxi 1 km (normal tariff)
Petrol (1 litre)
Healthcare
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP / doctor visit (private)(per visit) | £75.00 | £25.00 | -67% |
| Dentist visit (routine check-up)(per visit) | £65.00 | £20.00 | -69% |
| Private health insurance (annual, comprehensive)(per month) | £160.00 | £60.00 | -63% |
Visual Comparison
GP / doctor visit (private)
Dentist visit (routine check-up)
Private health insurance (annual, comprehensive)
Entertainment
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema ticket (international release)(per ticket) | £14.00 | £6.00 | -57% |
| Gym / fitness club membership(per month) | £42.00 | £27.00 | -36% |
| Tennis court hire (1 hour, weekend)(per hour) | £16.00 | £6.50 | -59% |
Visual Comparison
Cinema ticket (international release)
Gym / fitness club membership
Tennis court hire (1 hour, weekend)
Clothing
| Item | UK Price | Thailand | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levis 501 or equivalent)(per pair) | £75.00 | £38.00 | -49% |
| Summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar)(per item) | £38.00 | £20.00 | -47% |
| Running shoes (Nike, Adidas or equivalent)(per pair) | £85.00 | £58.00 | -32% |
| Men's leather business shoes(per pair) | £100.00 | £48.00 | -52% |
Visual Comparison
Pair of jeans (Levis 501 or equivalent)
Summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar)
Running shoes (Nike, Adidas or equivalent)
Men's leather business shoes
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