- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Chiang Rai
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 ฿ (€2.95) | €10 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ (€4.56) | €6.00 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (€1.60) | €3.17 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 ฿ (€1.11) | €2.61 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 ฿ (€1.09) | €2.00 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ (€0.83) | €1.67 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (€2.21) | €1.73 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (€1.05) | €1.36 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ฿ (€0.91) | €0.92 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ (€14) | €3.38 | + 318% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (€0.77) | €1.29 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (€1.03) | €0.45 | + 128% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 50% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,024 ฿ (€283) | €650 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,500 ฿ (€167) | €475 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 ฿ (€27) | €110 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ (€233) | €475 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ (€113) | €310 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ (€21) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 770 ฿ (€20) | €28 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (€385) | €406 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (€77) | €67 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (€3.30) | €5.68 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (€2.54) | €8 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (€38) | €75 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ (€21) | €23 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (€76) | €65 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (€51) | €65 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (€0.77) | €1.20 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (€64) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (€1.16) | €6 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 ฿ (€2.36) | €3.00 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (€15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (€1.60) | €2.50 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (€6) | €3.75 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (€0.78) | €1.20 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (€2.03) | €1.50 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ (€3.85) | €9 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 41% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (€15) | €21 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ (€27) | €32 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (€4.56) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ (€1.90) | €1.63 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (€2.04) | €3.32 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 ฿ (€13) | €58 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ (€3.57) | €4.30 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,372
(53,433 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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