Cost of living in Chaiyaphum, Thailand vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 49% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 ฿ (365 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (487 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (122 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (122 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6.00 ฿ (15 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (122 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 ฿ (975 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 ฿ (122 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 80 ฿ (195 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 ฿ (292 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 344% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 ฿ (1,218 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 ฿ (49 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (73 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 66% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (73,093 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 ฿ (12,182 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 ฿ (4,873 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 ฿ (73,093 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,000 ฿ (7,309 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 ฿ (4,873 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 ฿ (2,436 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 25,000 ฿ (60,911 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (12,182 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ฿ (731 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 324 Ngultrum | - | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 142% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,000 ฿ (4,873 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,000 ฿ (4,873 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 ฿ (12,182 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,000 ฿ (12,182 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 270% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 ฿ (2,436,450 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (73 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 ฿ (487 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 315 Ngultrum | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 93% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 ฿ (487 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 482% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 ฿ (2,436 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 387% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ฿ (1,218 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100 ฿ (244 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 125 ฿ (305 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ฿ (487 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 ฿ (244 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (146 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (244 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 46% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200 ฿ (487 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (975 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (1,218 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,000 ฿ (4,873 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 ฿ (4,873 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 609% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (487 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 103 Ngultrum | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,000 ฿ (48,729 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (7 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 ฿ (3,167 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (365 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chaiyaphum (Thailand) is 40% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 154,108 Ngultrum (63,251 ฿) in Chaiyaphum to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 110,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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