- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Japan
- Chiang Rai
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ (¥391) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ (¥617) | ¥1,200 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (¥217) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ (¥152) | ¥168 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 ฿ (¥150) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ (¥112) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ (¥853) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (¥299) | ¥600 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (¥142) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39 ฿ (¥135) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ (¥1,909) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (¥104) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (¥139) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (¥41,174) | ¥82,500 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,789 ฿ (¥23,570) | ¥85,000 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,058 ฿ (¥3,674) | ¥15,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ (¥31,535) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ (¥15,220) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ (¥2,777) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 742 ฿ (¥2,576) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (¥52,008) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (¥10,390) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (¥446) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (¥343) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (¥5,177) | ¥7,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ (¥2,782) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (¥10,289) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (¥6,930) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (¥99) | ¥158 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (¥8,679) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (¥156) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 ฿ (¥356) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (¥2,083) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (¥216) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (¥860) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (¥105) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (¥274) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 135 ฿ (¥469) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (¥2,037) | ¥5,000 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ (¥886) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (¥3,696) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (¥616) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 ฿ (¥243) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (¥276) | ¥550 | - 50% | |
| 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 ฿ (¥4,340) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 132 ฿ (¥458) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥269,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥225,890
(65,065 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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