- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Japan
- Chiang Rai
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 ฿ (¥357) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 172 ฿ (¥570) | ¥1,200 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 ฿ (¥158) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (¥158) | ¥168 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 ฿ (¥184) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (¥131) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (¥1,297) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 ฿ (¥263) | ¥600 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ฿ (¥130) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ฿ (¥119) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 ฿ (¥1,900) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ (¥125) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 ฿ (¥179) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,501 ฿ (¥41,332) | ¥82,500 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,169 ฿ (¥20,395) | ¥85,000 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 996 ฿ (¥3,294) | ¥15,000 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,743 ฿ (¥32,214) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,112 ฿ (¥13,596) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 739 ฿ (¥2,442) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 768 ฿ (¥2,538) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (¥49,529) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (¥9,894) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (¥425) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (¥327) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (¥4,930) | ¥7,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 541 ฿ (¥1,790) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (¥9,799) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (¥6,600) | - | - | |
| 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 | 30 ฿ (¥100) | ¥158 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (¥8,266) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (¥149) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 ฿ (¥304) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (¥1,984) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (¥206) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (¥819) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (¥100) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (¥261) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ (¥496) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (¥1,940) | ¥5,000 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ (¥844) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (¥3,520) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (¥587) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ (¥245) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (¥263) | ¥550 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ (¥10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 ฿ (¥1,653) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ (¥459) | - | - | |
| 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 32 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
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
¥272,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥224,604
(67,933 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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