- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Japan
- Sakon Nakhon
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 ฿ (¥280) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ¥1,200 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 ฿ (¥100) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (¥199) | ¥168 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 ฿ (¥100) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 ฿ (¥66) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 120 ฿ (¥399) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ (¥166) | ¥600 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 ฿ (¥100) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 ฿ (¥997) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (¥100) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 22% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 ฿ (¥33,222) | ¥82,500 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,000 ฿ (¥23,255) | ¥85,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,000 ฿ (¥19,933) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,500 ฿ (¥14,950) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400 ฿ (¥1,329) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 ฿ (¥6,644) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 ฿ (¥266) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,100 ฿ (¥10,299) | ¥7,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Sakon Nakhon (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 | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 ฿ (¥249) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 ฿ (¥166) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 ฿ (¥100) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ฿ (¥498) | ¥5,000 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | 250 ฿ (¥831) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥200,840
(60,454 ฿)
in Sakon Nakhon.
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