Cost of living in Thailand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 185 ฿ (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 177 ฿ (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.32 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 65 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (R$ 5.40) | R$ 5.61 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 332 ฿ (R$ 46) | R$ 16 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 ฿ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.96 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ฿ (R$ 5.85) | R$ 4.00 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.53 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 761 ฿ (R$ 106) | R$ 39 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 ฿ (R$ 5.31) | R$ 7 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ฿ (R$ 4.82) | R$ 3.31 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 41,392 ฿ (R$ 5,759) | R$ 3,240 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,760 ฿ (R$ 3,306) | R$ 1,910 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,172 ฿ (R$ 302) | R$ 564 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,600 ฿ (R$ 3,423) | R$ 2,037 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,887 ฿ (R$ 1,654) | R$ 1,338 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,321 ฿ (R$ 184) | R$ 343 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 553 ฿ (R$ 77) | R$ 79 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,861 ฿ (R$ 1,511) | R$ 1,537 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,518 ฿ (R$ 350) | R$ 428 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 187 ฿ (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,477 ฿ (R$ 206) | R$ 199 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,256 ฿ (R$ 175) | R$ 171 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,896 ฿ (R$ 403) | R$ 306 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,325 ฿ (R$ 323) | R$ 243 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,003,900 ฿ (R$ 139,672) | R$ 88,691 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.35 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,151 ฿ (R$ 160) | R$ 211 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108 ฿ (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 232 ฿ (R$ 32) | R$ 43 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 877 ฿ (R$ 122) | R$ 241 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 78 ฿ (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ (R$ 5.97) | R$ 5.27 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.66 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 198 ฿ (R$ 28) | R$ 37 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 661 ฿ (R$ 92) | R$ 100 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 372 ฿ (R$ 52) | R$ 51 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,328 ฿ (R$ 185) | R$ 219 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,529 ฿ (R$ 213) | R$ 177 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 294 ฿ (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 109 ฿ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 122 ฿ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,816 ฿ (R$ 2,340) | R$ 2,791 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.17 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,131 ฿ (R$ 296) | R$ 114 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 121 ฿ (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,064 prices entered by 1,397 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in Brazil
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