Cost of living in Thailand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Thailand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 ฿ (R$ 14) | R$ 30 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 214 ฿ (R$ 31) | R$ 31 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46 ฿ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 ฿ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 323 ฿ (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.86 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 674 ฿ (R$ 98) | R$ 43 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (R$ 5.96) | R$ 8 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 3.79 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Thailand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,305 ฿ (R$ 7,888) | R$ 2,823 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,062 ฿ (R$ 4,076) | R$ 1,997 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,057 ฿ (R$ 299) | R$ 590 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,873 ฿ (R$ 3,177) | R$ 2,234 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,347 ฿ (R$ 1,648) | R$ 1,476 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,293 ฿ (R$ 188) | R$ 418 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 532 ฿ (R$ 77) | R$ 84 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,018 ฿ (R$ 1,455) | R$ 1,988 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,143 ฿ (R$ 311) | R$ 588 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 ฿ (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 ฿ (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Thailand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,044 ฿ (R$ 297) | R$ 241 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,117 ฿ (R$ 162) | R$ 218 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,937 ฿ (R$ 427) | R$ 347 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,696 ฿ (R$ 392) | R$ 263 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Thailand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 903,605 ฿ (R$ 131,252) | R$ 98,744 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (R$ 4.73) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,331 ฿ (R$ 193) | R$ 224 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Thailand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 ฿ (R$ 37) | R$ 50 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 813 ฿ (R$ 118) | R$ 244 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 ฿ (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113 ฿ (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.63 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 249 ฿ (R$ 36) | R$ 47 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Thailand | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 697 ฿ (R$ 101) | R$ 93 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 393 ฿ (R$ 57) | R$ 54 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,279 ฿ (R$ 186) | R$ 183 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,133 ฿ (R$ 165) | R$ 190 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ฿ (R$ 44) | R$ 28 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,379 ฿ (R$ 3,105) | R$ 3,925 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.71 ฿ (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.23 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,703 ฿ (R$ 247) | R$ 123 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ฿ (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.14525
BRL
/
THB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,899 prices entered by 2,076 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 105% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 194% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Brazil
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Angola is 81% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Brazil