ardokano Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 @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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMysteriousMrTesla Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Soooo, Ardo, if the UK is so much cheaper and better than Thailand, why aren't you there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachproperty Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Just now, chiang mai said: You're a troll, plain and simple. Why you insult me? SO how about price car i ask you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachproperty Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachproperty Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachproperty Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardokano Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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