- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 ฿ (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 168 ฿ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (R$ 5.19) | R$ 3.27 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 ฿ (R$ 5.07) | R$ 4.81 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 603 ฿ (R$ 70) | R$ 15 | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (R$ 4.23) | R$ 3.25 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (R$ 5.68) | R$ 4.59 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 ฿ (R$ 67) | R$ 40 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 ฿ (R$ 3.67) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (R$ 3.56) | R$ 3.22 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,689 ฿ (R$ 4,504) | R$ 3,131 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,631 ฿ (R$ 2,402) | R$ 1,944 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,973 ฿ (R$ 230) | R$ 632 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,433 ฿ (R$ 2,146) | R$ 2,132 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,124 ฿ (R$ 1,295) | R$ 1,335 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,010 ฿ (R$ 118) | R$ 397 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 427 ฿ (R$ 50) | R$ 81 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,864 ฿ (R$ 1,148) | R$ 1,728 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,515 ฿ (R$ 293) | R$ 424 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130 ฿ (R$ 15) | R$ 21 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 ฿ (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,858 ฿ (R$ 216) | R$ 204 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 986 ฿ (R$ 115) | R$ 181 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,570 ฿ (R$ 299) | R$ 337 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,012 ฿ (R$ 234) | R$ 254 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,768 ฿ (R$ 93,929) | R$ 87,068 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (R$ 3.19) | R$ 4.35 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 880 ฿ (R$ 103) | R$ 201 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (R$ 6) | R$ 16 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ฿ (R$ 14) | R$ 47 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 706 ฿ (R$ 82) | R$ 230 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 84 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78 ฿ (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (R$ 4.93) | R$ 5.84 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.03 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 534 ฿ (R$ 62) | R$ 97 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 358 ฿ (R$ 42) | R$ 50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,804 ฿ (R$ 210) | R$ 175 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,041 ฿ (R$ 121) | R$ 179 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ฿ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,456 ฿ (R$ 1,683) | R$ 2,696 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.37 ฿ (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.22 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,471 ฿ (R$ 171) | R$ 117 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 89 ฿ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 27,894 prices entered by 2,688 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
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