- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Japan
- Chiang Rai
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ (¥382) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ (¥602) | ¥1,200 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (¥212) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ (¥148) | ¥168 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 ฿ (¥146) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ (¥109) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ (¥833) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (¥291) | ¥600 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (¥139) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39 ฿ (¥132) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ (¥1,863) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (¥102) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (¥136) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,860 ฿ (¥40,193) | ¥82,500 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,789 ฿ (¥23,008) | ¥85,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,058 ฿ (¥3,587) | ¥15,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ (¥30,784) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ (¥14,858) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ (¥2,711) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 742 ฿ (¥2,515) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (¥50,769) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (¥10,142) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (¥435) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (¥335) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (¥5,053) | ¥7,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ (¥2,715) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (¥10,044) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (¥6,765) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (¥97) | ¥158 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (¥8,473) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (¥153) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 ฿ (¥347) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (¥2,033) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (¥211) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (¥840) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (¥268) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 135 ฿ (¥458) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (¥1,988) | ¥5,000 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ (¥865) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ (¥3,608) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (¥602) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 ฿ (¥237) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (¥270) | ¥550 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ (¥10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 ฿ (¥4,236) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 132 ฿ (¥447) | ¥463 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥249,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥207,498
(61,226 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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