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chicken is like 140 baht per kilo, pork is around same(maybe 10-20 more expensive) at the fresh food markets in phuket. i don't buy beef at the markets though so no clue how much that is. and the chicken and pork are always good meat imo

how much more cheaper can that get in the US? in finland pork is like 10 euros(400baht+) per kilo when bought from supermarkets

boneless/skinless chicken breast goes on sale here for around 1.89-2/lb I just buy like 15 pounds when it's on sale and freeze a bunch. Other cuts are cheaper, I think thighs are around 99c/lb but I don't eat dark meat often. Pork I don't eat too often, it's usually around 3/lb here, ground beef is around the same.

cup o' noodles are 29c

I prolly spend 150/month for groceries

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07-22-2011 , 11:14 AM

#20578

rutang

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yeah, cooking for yourself in the states is really, really cheap. if you buy at markets here and not villa, and don't buy falang food, cooking for yourself is probably close to the same price here as it is in the states (thank goodness for wal-mart and what they did to the grocery market)

it's only when eating out that an american gets big savings over here

for example: chicken is between $1-$3/pound ground beef usually around $2/pound pork shoulder around $1.49/pound

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07-22-2011 , 11:37 AM

#20579

Lessu

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f food is expensive in finland then

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07-22-2011 , 11:55 AM

#20580

finsfan7

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Hey Thailanders, I'm thinking about going to the beautiful country for 2 months, where would you all recommend I go for a combination of juicy live poker games and beautiful thai women?

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07-22-2011 , 11:57 AM

#20581

eddymitchel

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hard to have live poker and thai womens since gambling is illegal there.

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07-22-2011 , 12:04 PM

#20582

Lessu

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yea prostitution and gambling are illegal so no fun here

one of the two mentioned is less cared about though

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07-22-2011 , 12:17 PM

#20583

PokerSpiv

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It's actually far cheaper for me to eat out every meal in Thailand than it is for me to cook my own meals at home in Australia.

The US really is far cheaper than just about anywhere else in the world in this regard, I think a lot of the Americans in this forum think that all the developed countries have similar prices to the US. That's not true at all - the cost of living in the US is about 1/2 of that of that of any other western country.

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07-22-2011 , 12:21 PM

#20584

Flip-Flop

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Yeah, I spend at least 350 euros/~$500 on food monthly in Netherlands and that's not counting eating out from time to time, just home made cooking.

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07-22-2011 , 12:33 PM

#20585

Vucking Vish

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Originally Posted by PokerSpiv

Yes and no, if you want fast food then your probably right. But if you want to go to a decent restaurant then the US can be more expensive than the UK for what you actually get for your money.

Also don't forget you have to add the hefty tip in the US to the price of the food.

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07-22-2011 , 02:49 PM

#20586

4saken

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Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24

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Originally Posted by Lessu

how the **** you only spend $200 on food per month?

I don't go out and eat a lot, I buy my food at the store and cook myself.. Realistically I prob spend $300 but that 100 is once in a while for going out to eat, rarely ever go out and eat cause I can cook the same for cheaper in the states.

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07-22-2011 , 03:06 PM

#20587

sc0tty

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Would it be wiser to sell my monitor here, or can I ship it from the U.S? I'm thinking its going to cost a lot and I can just buy a new one when I get there.. Yeah?

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07-22-2011 , 03:36 PM

#20588

Lessu

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shipping+possible import tax+chance of breaking it = not worth it imo

just buy one when you arrive. you can keep yours back home and use it if/when you return?

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07-22-2011 , 04:11 PM

#20589

WVUskinsfan

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Originally Posted by PokerSpiv

The US really is far cheaper than just about anywhere else in the world in this regard, I think a lot of the Americans in this forum think that all the developed countries have similar prices to the US. That's not true at all - the cost of living in the US is about 1/2 of that of that of any other western country.

I was blown away at the price of food in Sydney. Although, I think the only thing that is cheaper in Australia food wise is beef, steaks, etc

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07-22-2011 , 04:28 PM

#20590

robbyd86

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I spend minimum $600 on food in the U.S, that's with eating out a lot.

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07-22-2011 , 05:22 PM

#20591

Jiggymike

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For a domestic flight out of Bangkok, how early should I be getting to BKK? How about for an international flight out? I'll have to check bags both times. Is taking the high speed airport rail the best way to go? Thanks!

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07-22-2011 , 05:32 PM

#20592

Lessu

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i guess arriving 1 hour for domestic and 2 hours before for international is enough. just check with your airline to see when they close check-in...

i think just taking a taxi is the best way especially with luggage. just reserve some extra time if you have to leave during rush hour and depending where you are

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07-22-2011 , 05:32 PM

#20593

bbq

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bah I miss Thailand

Great country where everything is cheap and everyone is friendly (as long as you're spending money:P)

Bought 2 pizzas yesterday, cost me 98$. Norway y u so expensive?

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07-22-2011 , 05:48 PM

#20594

Vucking Vish

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Originally Posted by bbq

bah I miss Thailand

Great country where everything is cheap and everyone is friendly (as long as you're spending money:P)

Bought 2 pizzas yesterday, cost me 98$. Norway y u so expensive?

$98? WTF was that for? lobster pizza?

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07-22-2011 , 06:33 PM

#20595

Xereles

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Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,692

welcome to norway

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07-22-2011 , 06:40 PM

#20596

sc0tty

centurion

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:\ I just ordered a small pizza, 1 lb of boneless chicken bites, and caesar salad for $20.. $98 Pizzas.... kill me.

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07-22-2011 , 07:17 PM

#20597

Vucking Vish

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Originally Posted by Xereles

welcome to norway

Jeez, u must feel really rich pretty much anywhere else in the world.

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07-22-2011 , 09:21 PM

#20598

MyironThumb

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,378

Has anyone tried playing on SkyPoker in Thailand? I've not been able to get it to connect since downloading it (with or without VPN)

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07-23-2011 , 12:14 AM

#20599

igetjokes

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,226

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Originally Posted by Vucking Vish

I think he's referring to groceries rather than restaurant food.

Groceries are dirt cheap in America compared to Australia. Skinless/boneless chicken is like $4-5/kg in the US and around $13-15/kg in Australia. Just one example of many.