Cost of living in Chaiyaphum, Thailand vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 ฿ ($5.01) | $14 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ ($1.67) | $3.57 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ ($1.67) | $1.76 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 6.00 ฿ ($0.20) | $3.34 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ ($1.67) | $4.54 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 ฿ ($13) | $4.57 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ ($1.67) | $5.76 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 ฿ ($2.67) | $3.01 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 ฿ ($4.01) | $1.73 | + 132% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 ฿ ($17) | $15 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 ฿ ($0.67) | $1.38 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ ($1.00) | $2.04 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ ($1,002) | $1,480 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 ฿ ($167) | $925 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ ($67) | $160 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ ($1,002) | $751 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 ฿ ($100) | $526 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ฿ ($67) | $122 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 ฿ ($33) | $42 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ฿ ($835) | $358 | + 133% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ ($167) | $92 | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ฿ ($10) | $6 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 49% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ฿ ($67) | $45 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ฿ ($67) | $50 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ ($167) | $86 | + 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ฿ ($167) | $90 | + 86% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ฿ ($33,400) | $25,348 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ ($1.00) | $0.75 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 ฿ ($7) | $33 | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 16% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ฿ ($7) | $6 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 ฿ ($33) | $12 | + 168% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ ($17) | $38 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 ฿ ($3.34) | $5.84 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 ฿ ($4.17) | $3.56 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ฿ ($7) | $4.19 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ฿ ($3.34) | $3.00 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ ($2.00) | $2.31 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ ($3.34) | $23 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ ($7) | $37 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ ($13) | $16 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ ($17) | $60 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 ฿ ($67) | $69 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ฿ ($67) | $8 | + 728% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ ($7) | $3.24 | + 106% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $2.85 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 ฿ ($668) | $462 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ ($0.10) | $0.12 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 ฿ ($43) | $35 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ ($5.01) | $9 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,400 in San Juan you would need to make just about $3,688 (110,405 ฿) in Chaiyaphum.
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