Cost of living in Thailand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 201 ฿ (R$ 37) | R$ 27 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.60 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (R$ 73) | R$ 17 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 ฿ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 ฿ (R$ 131) | R$ 38 | + 248% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.36 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,535 ฿ (R$ 6,218) | R$ 3,100 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,883 ฿ (R$ 3,316) | R$ 1,821 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (R$ 417) | R$ 491 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,152 ฿ (R$ 3,366) | R$ 2,061 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,693 ฿ (R$ 1,797) | R$ 1,276 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (R$ 200) | R$ 357 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 ฿ (R$ 97) | R$ 79 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (R$ 1,798) | R$ 1,685 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,925 ฿ (R$ 357) | R$ 466 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (R$ 264) | R$ 211 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (R$ 239) | R$ 193 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,249 ฿ (R$ 417) | R$ 326 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (R$ 465) | R$ 249 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (R$ 161,469) | R$ 87,981 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.46 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (R$ 209) | R$ 224 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (R$ 42) | R$ 41 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (R$ 209) | R$ 218 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.97 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.09 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 ฿ (R$ 46) | R$ 44 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 624 ฿ (R$ 116) | R$ 94 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (R$ 75) | R$ 52 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (R$ 619) | R$ 219 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,418 ฿ (R$ 263) | R$ 183 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 237 ฿ (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (R$ 2,688) | R$ 3,524 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (R$ 0.52) | R$ 1.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,700 ฿ (R$ 315) | R$ 117 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,519 prices entered by 1,659 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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