- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Netherlands
- Chiang Rai
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 45% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ (€2.96) | €15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ (€4.67) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (€1.64) | €3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ (€1.15) | €1.12 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 ฿ (€1.13) | €1.89 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ (€0.85) | €1.92 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ (€6) | €4.28 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (€2.26) | €1.91 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (€1.08) | €3.00 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39 ฿ (€1.02) | €0.95 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ (€14) | €5.00 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (€0.79) | €2.50 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (€1.05) | €1.38 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 76% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,860 ฿ (€311) | €1,817 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,789 ฿ (€178) | €1,264 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,058 ฿ (€28) | €162 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ (€238) | €1,104 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ (€115) | €766 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ (€21) | €81 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 742 ฿ (€19) | €24 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ (€393) | €445 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ (€79) | €125 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ (€3.37) | €8 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ (€2.59) | €14 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 40% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ (€39) | €87 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ (€21) | €31 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ (€78) | €85 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ (€52) | €135 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 26% 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 | 29 ฿ (€0.75) | €1.76 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ (€66) | €90 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €24 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (€1.18) | €3.73 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 ฿ (€2.69) | €12 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.56 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ (€1.63) | €3.39 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ (€7) | €2.78 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ (€0.80) | €1.47 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (€2.07) | €1.70 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 135 ฿ (€3.54) | €28 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (€15) | €46 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ (€7) | €20 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €115 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ (€28) | €60 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ (€4.66) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 ฿ (€1.84) | €2.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ (€2.09) | €4.00 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 ฿ (€33) | €32 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 132 ฿ (€3.46) | €6.00 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,809
(107,024 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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