I don't agree with you can't compare prices, Thailand is cheaper because the wages are much lower, I moved back to OZ a few years ago and my rent is just AUD 240 per week I have free health care, free hospital, pay just a fraction for medication most rides on busses are free I can take a train ride to a city 600 km away and pay nothing. Before you ask, I live in a 2-bedroom appartement with kitchen, lounge bathroom and laundry. I am not Thai bashing at all just saying it is not bad everywhere unless you live in the rip off cities like Sydney or Melbourne. I just live on my pension now and still can have a holiday in Thailand ones or twice a year. I could not afford health insurance in Thailand