- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Chiang Rai
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ (€2.94) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ (€4.63) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (€1.63) | €3.38 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ (€1.14) | €2.61 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 ฿ (€1.12) | €1.93 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ (€0.84) | €1.63 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ (€6) | €5.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (€2.24) | €1.68 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (€1.07) | €1.38 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39 ฿ (€1.02) | €1.05 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ (€14) | €3.38 | + 325% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (€0.78) | €1.33 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (€1.04) | €0.50 | + 109% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 45% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,860 ฿ (€309) | €600 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,789 ฿ (€177) | €450 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,058 ฿ (€28) | €90 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ (€237) | €388 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ (€114) | €333 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ (€21) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 742 ฿ (€19) | €30 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (€390) | €392 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (€78) | €55 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (€3.35) | €7 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (€2.58) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ (€21) | €23 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (€77) | €65 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (€52) | €65 | - 20% | |
| 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 | 29 ฿ (€0.74) | €1.20 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (€65) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (€1.17) | €6 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 ฿ (€2.67) | €3.00 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (€16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (€1.62) | €2.50 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (€6) | €3.75 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (€0.79) | €1.20 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (€2.06) | €1.50 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 135 ฿ (€3.52) | €9 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (€15) | €21 | - 28% | |
| 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 ฿ (€28) | €32 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (€4.63) | €5.00 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 ฿ (€1.82) | €1.63 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (€2.07) | €3.32 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ (€0.08) | €0.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 ฿ (€33) | €58 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 132 ฿ (€3.44) | €4.30 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 27% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,900
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €1,379
(52,915 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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