Cost of living in Kunming, China vs Klaeng, Thailand
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Kunming (China) is 7% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (120 ฿) | 208 ฿ | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (164 ฿) | 193 ฿ | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (66 ฿) | 80 ฿ | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (59 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (54 ฿) | 100 ฿ | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (31 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (182 ฿) | 200 ฿ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (54 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.25元 (25 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.20元 (20 ฿) | 35 ฿ | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101元 (482 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 221% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (33 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (54 ฿) | 20 ฿ | + 172% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Kunming (China) is about the same as in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,548元 (16,975 ฿) | 22,500 ฿ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,385元 (11,410 ฿) | 15,000 ฿ | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (1,514 ฿) | 2,000 ฿ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,103元 (10,059 ฿) | 13,500 ฿ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,465元 (7,009 ฿) | 7,500 ฿ | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,215元 (5,814 ฿) | 1,750 ฿ | + 232% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (469 ฿) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500元 (11,959 ฿) | 6,000 ฿ | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713元 (3,408 ฿) | 2,500 ฿ | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (219 ฿) | 130 ฿ | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (141 ฿) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Kunming (China) is 111% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 586元 (2,806 ฿) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242元 (1,159 ฿) | 300 ฿ | + 286% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (2,889 ฿) | 1,000 ฿ | + 189% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 542元 (2,594 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 332% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Kunming (China) is 13% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,192元 (560,617 ฿) | 450,000 ฿ | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (34 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 136元 (651 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (125 ฿) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 66% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (144 ฿) | 100 ฿ | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (152 ฿) | 300 ฿ | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (957 ฿) | 500 ฿ | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88元 (419 ฿) | 120 ฿ | + 249% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (140 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 274% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (154 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 207% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (46 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (49 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (131 ฿) | 100 ฿ | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 17% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (498 ฿) | 500 ฿ | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (510 ฿) | 500 ฿ | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 682元 (3,261 ฿) | 500 ฿ | + 552% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 159元 (760 ฿) | 700 ฿ | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (157 ฿) | 80 ฿ | + 96% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (115 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (43 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (16,069 ฿) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (0.95 ฿) | 1.50 ฿ | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (889 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (85 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 13% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 11% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand)
For example, you would need at least 75,783 ฿ (15,842元) in Kunming to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 68,000 ฿ in Klaeng.
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