ev1lchris Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I was pretty surprised that things in McDonald's were double what they were in Bangkok. I'm in Patong and things are really pricey. If I left this area and go to Phuket Town would things cost less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Sandwich Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 OMG I cant believe things in a world recognized tourist area are more expensive than a diverse metropolitan area. I am shocked. Have you written to the TAT about this shocking news? Please go to phuket town and blog about your savings. I am with you, the double cheeseburgers do not measure up with the ones in the USA. They seem smaller, yet 10 baht more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Sandwich Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I forgot to add, KFC gives me the s$%ts here, but in america, I just don't go. But, if they opened a taco bell here and would accept whatever consequences and plan my days accordingly. Wear socks for wiping if the possibility of an urgent deuce while renewing my non-o at immigration. Worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Sandwich Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Closed. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The Big Mac index. http://bigmacindex.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev1lchris Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 So in regards to my question, is that a yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddah Jo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yes generally once you get outside Patong everything gets cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Yes generally once you get outside Patong everything gets cheaper. I disagree. Patong prices are found at Kata, Karon, Surin, Laguna etc. Once you leave the west coast, things get cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 To answer the OP's question - yes, Phuket Town is a bit cheaper. You'll find that the McDs have special offers not found in Patong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The Big Mac index. http://bigmacindex.org/ How much do the bigmac actually cost (US$) in Patong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 seems to be a general rule: the fewer the tourists, the lower the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigPig Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 If you have to ask you can't afford to live here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw11wa Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 OMG I cant believe things in a world recognized tourist area are more expensive than a diverse metropolitan area. I am shocked. Have you written to the TAT about this shocking news? Please go to phuket town and blog about your savings. I am with you, the double cheeseburgers do not measure up with the ones in the USA. They seem smaller, yet 10 baht more. Thats where the "Double" comes in. Double the price not double the Burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Patong West Coast South Phuket Town Nai Yang Rural south Northern towns Rural North In about that order.. Arguable in some cases but thats a licked finger in the air estimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 I forgot to add, KFC gives me the s$%ts here, but in america, I just don't go. But, if they opened a taco bell here and would accept whatever consequences and plan my days accordingly. Wear socks for wiping if the possibility of an urgent deuce while renewing my non-o at immigration. Worth it. Epic fail at humour. The guy asking the question deservered a straight answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaWatcher Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 (edited) I thought only idiots would ask this type of dumb question, however, assuming you are neither dumb, or an idiot (it's against the rules to say you are) why not just pop over to Phuket city, and find out, you know, there is life outside Patong, and it's not that bloody far away. Edited May 9, 2016 by MediaWatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 When you go to a Micky D's 5-10 k's outside Patong the Big Mac set is 20-30 baht less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felt 35 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Must be expensive because nobody seems to know how much it is (the Big Mac)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I thought only idiots would ask this type of dumb question, however, assuming you are neither dumb, or an idiot (it's against the rules to say you are) why not just pop over to Phuket city, and find out, you know, there is life outside Patong, and it's not that bloody far away. Seriously...driving around Phuket to check the price of Big Macs. It amazes me with all the decent burger joints on the island people are even vaguely interested in a Mc Donalds. Not even worthy of a thread. Facepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaWatcher Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I thought only idiots would ask this type of dumb question, however, assuming you are neither dumb, or an idiot (it's against the rules to say you are) why not just pop over to Phuket city, and find out, you know, there is life outside Patong, and it's not that bloody far away. Seriously...driving around Phuket to check the price of Big Macs. It amazes me with all the decent burger joints on the island people are even vaguely interested in a Mc Donalds. Not even worthy of a thread. Facepalm Seriously, I don't think the op was solely about burgers, of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 I thought only idiots would ask this type of dumb question, however, assuming you are neither dumb, or an idiot (it's against the rules to say you are) why not just pop over to Phuket city, and find out, you know, there is life outside Patong, and it's not that bloody far away. Seriously...driving around Phuket to check the price of Big Macs. It amazes me with all the decent burger joints on the island people are even vaguely interested in a Mc Donalds. Not even worthy of a thread. Facepalm Seriously, I don't think the op was solely about burgers, of any kind. Seriously maybe that's my fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ev1lchris Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 In Kata I found an international buffet for 250 baht. It was quite good too. A bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The Big Mac index. http://bigmacindex.org/ How much do the bigmac actually cost (US$) in Patong? I don't eat that rubbish. My understanding is the prices listed in the index are the average for the country, so purchasing power can be compared for travel purposes, however, we can use the index to compare prices in Patong / Phuket to elsewhere in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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