- Cost of Living
- Thailand
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- Sakon Nakhon
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Cost of living in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73 ฿ (¥252) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (¥687) | ¥1,200 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 76 ฿ (¥261) | ¥168 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 ฿ (¥69) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 ฿ (¥791) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ (¥172) | ¥600 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ฿ (¥145) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 300 ฿ (¥1,031) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 ฿ (¥34,370) | ¥82,500 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,000 ฿ (¥24,059) | ¥85,000 | - 72% | |
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 ฿ (¥20,622) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,500 ฿ (¥15,466) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 550 ฿ (¥1,890) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 12,000 ฿ (¥41,244) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 ฿ (¥6,874) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 80 ฿ (¥275) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,100 ฿ (¥10,655) | ¥7,000 | + 52% | |
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 | 28 ฿ (¥97) | ¥158 | - 38% | |
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) | 50 ฿ (¥172) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 ฿ (¥687) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 75 ฿ (¥258) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (¥361) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 ฿ (¥103) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 ฿ (¥516) | ¥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 ฿ (¥859) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 80 ฿ (¥275) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on December 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sakon Nakhon (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥226,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥193,135
(56,193 ฿)
in Sakon Nakhon.
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