- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 ฿ (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (R$ 5.68) | R$ 3.26 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (R$ 5.04) | R$ 4.65 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (R$ 4.93) | R$ 3.26 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 675 ฿ (R$ 76) | R$ 40 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (R$ 3.90) | R$ 6 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (R$ 5.81) | R$ 3.21 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,826 ฿ (R$ 4,709) | R$ 3,131 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,272 ฿ (R$ 2,620) | R$ 1,947 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798 ฿ (R$ 315) | R$ 619 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,986 ฿ (R$ 2,363) | R$ 2,114 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,351 ฿ (R$ 1,278) | R$ 1,325 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,926 ฿ (R$ 217) | R$ 405 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 484 ฿ (R$ 55) | R$ 84 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,055 ฿ (R$ 1,357) | R$ 1,731 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,376 ฿ (R$ 267) | R$ 430 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 173 ฿ (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 ฿ (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ฿ (R$ 253) | R$ 204 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,643 ฿ (R$ 185) | R$ 183 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,203 ฿ (R$ 361) | R$ 328 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,935 ฿ (R$ 330) | R$ 259 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,643,050 ฿ (R$ 184,975) | R$ 86,110 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (R$ 3.29) | R$ 4.28 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,288 ฿ (R$ 145) | R$ 202 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 ฿ (R$ 18) | R$ 46 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 932 ฿ (R$ 105) | R$ 236 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 132 ฿ (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.04 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 ฿ (R$ 29) | R$ 39 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 687 ฿ (R$ 77) | R$ 96 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 387 ฿ (R$ 44) | R$ 50 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,805 ฿ (R$ 203) | R$ 176 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,416 ฿ (R$ 159) | R$ 174 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 226 ฿ (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 103 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 ฿ (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,846 ฿ (R$ 1,896) | R$ 2,728 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.49 ฿ (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.12 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,187 ฿ (R$ 246) | R$ 116 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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