- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Netherlands
- Chiang Rai
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 41% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 ฿ (€2.77) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 172 ฿ (€4.42) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 ฿ (€1.23) | €3.34 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (€1.23) | €1.00 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 ฿ (€1.43) | €1.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (€1.02) | €1.92 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (€10) | €4.28 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 ฿ (€2.04) | €1.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ฿ (€1.01) | €3.00 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ฿ (€0.92) | €0.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 ฿ (€15) | €5.00 | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ (€0.97) | €2.21 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 ฿ (€1.39) | €1.38 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 77% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,501 ฿ (€321) | €1,817 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,169 ฿ (€158) | €1,264 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 996 ฿ (€26) | €162 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,743 ฿ (€250) | €1,104 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,112 ฿ (€106) | €766 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 739 ฿ (€19) | €81 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 768 ฿ (€20) | €24 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (€384) | €456 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (€77) | €183 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (€3.30) | €7 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (€2.53) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (€38) | €87 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 541 ฿ (€14) | €31 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (€76) | €85 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (€51) | €135 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (€0.77) | €1.76 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (€64) | €90 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (€1.15) | €2.97 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 ฿ (€2.36) | €11 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (€15) | €32 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.84 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (€1.60) | €3.53 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (€6) | €2.79 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (€0.78) | €1.61 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (€2.03) | €2.28 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ (€3.85) | €27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (€15) | €48 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ (€7) | €20 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ (€27) | €60 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (€4.56) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ (€1.90) | €2.70 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (€2.04) | €4.00 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €168 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 ฿ (€13) | €32 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ (€3.56) | €6.00 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,381 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,600
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,787
(108,628 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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