Price Thailand VS UK

[ardokano]

From another topic

"just pu..ssy, massage,  low quality  apartment, Fuel.. may be some another few thinks.. cheapest in Thailnd.

Almost everything else is more expensive in Thailand."

I still  thinking Thai it more expensive country than UK..

 But of course I choose the same product.

And its talking about quality product..

Many poor-quality products and services, simply illegal in Britain. SO cant be compare..

I feel like a normal person budget is:

1. 15%- Transport

2. 10%- household staff spending

3. 15%-  household  spending

4. 10%- entertainment

5. 10%- hobby

6. 15%- children

7. 110%- food 

8.  15% personal staff

 

Just in my opinion 2 and 3 in UK a little more expensive.

 another all much more price in Thailand.

 so lets go

 compare with proof

 

[chiang mai]

Food bill for two people each month includes everything purchased at supermarkets, 8,500 baht,or 200 Pounds a month.

 

Water - 6,000 litres a month - 108 baht or 2.50 Pounds

 

Cooking gas (bottle), 480 baht every six months - 11.50 Pounds twice a year

 

Electricity including air con - averages 1050 baht per month or 25 Pounds

 

Telephone standing charge - 109 baht per month or 2.50 Pounds

 

Petrol/diesel per month, 2,000 kilo's per month - 3,100 baht or 73 Pounds

 

House/garden Staff - 2 people working 50% fo their time - 10,000 per month or 238 Pounds

 

Drinking water, 50 litre bottles, 25 baht each or 0.60 Pounds weekly.

 

Proof? You'll have to take my word for it, that's what we spend for two people.

 

[ardokano]

25 minutes ago, chiang mai said:

 

 

Compare need the same.

As example people in UK live with out money.. SO?

 Need compare detail

 How much is cherry in Thailand?

 Potato?

 Steak?

cereals?

Normal car?

fun car?

equipment for various sports?

 as example from Europe  i buy for my  Thai friend  Helmets  , bicycle.  and many another thinks.

 and yes i am not buy it in UK because in some Europe country its cheaper, but in UK its cheaper than in Thailand..

 

 

[daveAustin]

Thailand has been more expensive than the UK and USA for many things for a number of years now, currency fluctuations notwithstanding. The biggies are cars and supermarket food and booze.

[chiang mai]

28 minutes ago, ardokano said:

Compare need the same.

As example people in UK live with out money.. SO?

 Need compare detail

 How much is cherry in Thailand?

 Potato?

 Steak?

cereals?

Normal car?

fun car?

equipment for various sports?

 as example from Europe  i buy for my  Thai friend  Helmets  , bicycle.  and many another thinks.

 and yes i am not buy it in UK because in some Europe country its cheaper, but in UK its cheaper than in Thailand..

 

 

 

Damn but you've got some nerve! Do your own research and comparison, you seem to know lots about the UK, all I'm prepared to do is supply you with some data for Thai costs.

 

[Crossy]

 

@ardokano this topic comes up regularly, often posted by you.

 

Why the obsession with costs compared with the UK? Western (and some Eastern) products are more expensive here but the reverse is also true.

 

A fully loaded Ranger WildTrak is about GBP 35k (THB 1,500,000 ) in the UK, the same car here is THB 1,200,000 (although it's difficult to compare directly as the equipment isn't exactly identical), road tax, fuel and insurance are all cheaper here.

 

Our home, a large 3 bed, 3 bath quality residence on 1/2 an acre within an hour commute to the central business district of the capital city, valued for the mortgage at THB 13 million (GBP 300,000) 4 years back, that would be a million pound house the same commute from the Square Mile.

 

We have street lighting and twice a week bin collection for THB 300 a YEAR, lord only knows what that is in the UK.

 

I also earn rather more with rather lower deductions here than I could in the UK, disposable income (which Wifey disposes of very well) is significantly better here.

 

 

[colinneil]

5 minutes ago, chiang mai said:

 

Damn but you've got some nerve! Do your own research and comparison, you seem to know lots about the UK, all I'm prepared to do is supply you with some data for Thai costs.

 

 

 

Your Thai costs are not the norm anyway.

Bottle of gas for cooking lasts 6 months rubbish, we are only  a 2 person household a bottle of gas 9/10 weeks.

Edited October 27, 2016 by colinneil

[chiang mai]

1 minute ago, colinneil said:

Your Thai costs are not the norm anyway.

Bottle of gas for cooking lasts 6 months rubbish, we are only  a 2 person household a bottle of gas 9/10 weeks.

 

Rubbish you say!!!!

 

They're the norm for our household and that's the only one I know about, our hob is dual fuel, one gas ring and three electric.

[Crossy]

We use a cooking bottle in about 3 months, I don't really time it, but it only works the hob.

 

An awful lot of our cooking is done on Wifey's carbon-neutral charcoal hob and barbie. I really don't know what the charcoal costs but it comes from renewable trees, burned in the traditional manner and delivered by a bloke on a bike :)

 

On the other hand our power bill is >5,000 a month

 

We spend 5-6k in Makro every two weeks with top ups from the mobile shops (ok pickup trucks)

[ardokano]

3 minutes ago, chiang mai said:

 

Damn but you've got some nerve! Do your own research and comparison, you seem to know lots about the UK, all I'm prepared to do is supply you with some data for Thai costs.

 

DO not worry.

 you can start from car

 audi 3.0TD 2010

Mersedes C 63

mazda mx5

Ford mondeo ( any year)

Bmw 330 ( any year)

 try from this is

 after can give you 50 example more

[TheMysteriousMrTesla]

Soooo, Ardo, if the UK is so much cheaper and better than Thailand, why aren't you there?

 

[chiang mai]

5 minutes ago, ardokano said:

DO not worry.

 you can start from car

 audi 3.0TD 2010

Mersedes C 63

mazda mx5

Ford mondeo ( any year)

Bmw 330 ( any year)

 try from this is

 after can give you 50 example more

 

Go take a hike pal! 

 

You should remember this the next time you come to Thaivisa Forum looking for help on anything and are surprised when nobody replies.

 

OUT

Edited October 27, 2016 by chiang mai

[meatboy]

i find our most expensive item is electicity,compared to the uk.winter months [3] average 100gbp.

here in thailand our average is 2,500bht.A MONTH that round 160gbp.a todays ex.rate.

[beachproperty]

Don't know about the UK BUT ....Thailand is a LOT cheaper than the US on most stuff.

 

Housing ....Built a 500 sq meter home for $4.5 million Baht ($150,000) same cost in US would be $1,000,000 ($200 per sq ft)

Food..........Eat plenty of fruits and vegatables  with some pork or chicken ......Thailand $200.... US $400

Utilities.... For gas, electric, water ,garbage, phone and TV .......Thailand $150 ....US $1,500

 

[ardokano]

16 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

@ardokano this topic comes up regularly, often posted by you.

 

Why the obsession with costs compared with the UK? Western (and some Eastern) products are more expensive here but the reverse is also true.

 

A fully loaded Ranger WildTrak is about GBP 35k (THB 1,500,000 ) in the UK, the same car here is THB 1,200,000 (although it's difficult to compare directly as the equipment isn't exactly identical), road tax, fuel and insurance are all cheaper here.

 

Our home, a 3 bed quality residence on 1/2 an acre within an hour commute to the central business district of the capital city, valued for the mortgage at THB 13 million (GBP 300,000) 4 years back, that would be a million pound house the same commute from the Square Mile.

 

I also earn rather more with rather lower deductions here than I could in the UK, disposable income (which Wifey disposes of very well) is significantly better here.

 

 

 

and it only one Commercial car..

 I'm not sure that if the buyers in Thailand would have a choice of cars at the same price as in UK.
  buyers would choose wildtrak or another TRAK 

 DO you Thailand tax resident?

 And tax its not correct compare. because tax its price for services what you get from authority.

 Do you  thinks its similar service?

PS

 i am start talking about compare price every time when I see that someone said that Thailand is cheaper.

 And open New topic because do not want offtop in another

[ardokano]

6 minutes ago, TheMysteriousMrTesla said:

Soooo, Ardo, if the UK is so much cheaper and better than Thailand, why aren't you there?

 

This is topic not about WHY i am there. Is It?

I do not discuss or whose personality. Is It?

 Can you say some about topic?

[chiang mai]

3 minutes ago, ardokano said:

 

and it only one Commercial car..

 I'm not sure that if the buyers in Thailand would have a choice of cars at the same price as in UK.
  buyers would choose wildtrak or another TRAK 

 DO you Thailand tax resident?

 And tax its not correct compare. because tax its price for services what you get from authority.

 Do you  thinks its similar service?

PS

 i am start talking about compare price every time when I see that someone said that Thailand is cheaper.

 And open New topic because do not want offtop in another

 

You're a troll, plain and simple.

[mania]

7 minutes ago, beachproperty said:

Don't know about the UK BUT ....Thailand is a LOT cheaper than the US on most stuff.

 

Housing ....Built a 500 sq meter home for $4.5 million Baht ($150,000) same cost in US would be $1,000,000 ($200 per sq ft)

Food..........Eat plenty of fruits and vegatables  with some pork or chicken ......Thailand $200.... US $400

Utilities.... For gas, electric, water ,garbage, phone and TV .......Thailand $150 ....US $1,500

 

 

I would have to disagree

 

We live in one of the top 4 States for being highest cost of living

 

We just got home in August after living over 4 years in Thailand

 

We keep very good expense records & we see it is almost identical in cost

for us to live here or there...truthfully a little bit cheaper here because we eat out less

than in Thailand where very good tasting foods can be found everywhere easily

 

Here we do better cooking at home for better taste

 

But yes for us exactly the same or a bit cheaper in US with higher quality

But......we own homes in both places so do not deal with rent rates etc

 

Edited October 27, 2016 by mania

[ardokano]

Just now, chiang mai said:

 

You're a troll, plain and simple.

Why you insult me?

 SO how about price car i ask you?

[Crossy]

The record is becoming a little worn ardo.

 

Yes, I'm a Thailand tax resident.

 

For us and our way of life, Thailand is better than the UK. Of course, your mileage may vary.

 

[ardokano]

8 minutes ago, beachproperty said:

Don't know about the UK BUT ....Thailand is a LOT cheaper than the US on most stuff.

 

Housing ....Built a 500 sq meter home for $4.5 million Baht ($150,000) same cost in US would be $1,000,000 ($200 per sq ft)

Food..........Eat plenty of fruits and vegatables  with some pork or chicken ......Thailand $200.... US $400

Utilities.... For gas, electric, water ,garbage, phone and TV .......Thailand $150 ....US $1,500

 

Just example.

 How much is cost good steak in US?

as cereal?
  radish, cherry?

[ardokano]

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

The record is becoming a little worn ardo.

 

Yes, I'm a Thailand tax resident.

 

For us and our way of life Thailand is better than the UK. Of course, your mileage may vary.

 

Sorry i do not say what for you or  for someone else  better.

 just simple priced and cost

[beachproperty]

Just now, ardokano said:

Just example.

 How much is cost good steak in US?

as cereal?
  radish, cherry?

Sorry....... I don't eat meat in Thailand. Or cereal. Or radish. Or cherry.   Next.......?

[Crossy]

Just now, ardokano said:

Sorry i do not say what for you or  for someone else  better.

 just simple priced and cost

 

But in reality it's not just about money is it? Quality of life comes in to it in a big way.

[dotpoom]

2 hours ago, chiang mai said:

Food bill for two people each month includes everything purchased at supermarkets, 8,500 baht,or 200 Pounds a month.

 

Water - 6,000 litres a month - 108 baht or 2.50 Pounds

 

Cooking gas (bottle), 480 baht every six months - 11.50 Pounds twice a year

 

Electricity including air con - averages 1050 baht per month or 25 Pounds

 

Telephone standing charge - 109 baht per month or 2.50 Pounds

 

Petrol/diesel per month, 2,000 kilo's per month - 3,100 baht or 73 Pounds

 

House/garden Staff - 2 people working 50% fo their time - 10,000 per month or 238 Pounds

 

Drinking water, 50 litre bottles, 25 baht each or 0.60 Pounds weekly.

 

Proof? You'll have to take my word for it, that's what we spend for two people.

 

And the Bins... I pay 230 Baht a year for two bin collections per week.

Edited October 27, 2016 by Crossy
Fixed the quote :)

[ardokano]

1 minute ago, beachproperty said:

Sorry....... I don't eat meat in Thailand. Or cereal. Or radish. Or cherry.   Next.......?

and I did not ask what you eat.
  it is only about the prices

[beachproperty]

1 minute ago, ardokano said:

and I did not ask what you eat.
  it is only about the prices

A bit snipey, wouldn't you say

If I lived in the US and bought those items I could tell you.....BUT I don't

[beachproperty]

3 minutes ago, ardokano said:

and I did not ask what you eat.
  it is only about the prices

Well, if I don't eat it I wouldn't know the price!

Get up on the Wrong side of bed did we?

[ardokano]

2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

But in reality it's not just about money is it? Quality of life comes in to it in a big way.

I agree with you
  the quality of life?
  for me it including quality service
  and a wide range of goods and service ..
  but that's another topic.

 PC
  I love Thailand and many things inThailand  I like!!!
  but the topic is not about that

[mania]

13 minutes ago, ardokano said:

Just example.

 How much is cost good steak in US?

as cereal?
  radish, cherry?

 

We buy 2 NY Steaks for $9-10 USD or 350 baht at the store & cook at home

 

Cereal a large box of corn flakes is $1.89 USD  or 66 baht

 

radish dunno as we have a great garden

 

cherry dont drink but like a Guiness Stout from time to time runs 240 a 6 pack of 12oz bottles

Just kidding dont know about cherries

 

Edited October 27, 2016 by mania