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Cost of living in Thailand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 170 ฿ (36元) | 49元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 160 ฿ (34元) | 34元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ฿ (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 547 ฿ (115元) | 60元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (16元) | 13元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (7元) | 6元 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (11元) | 5.60元 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 624 ฿ (132元) | 111元 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ฿ (7元) | 11元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,846 ฿ (8,187元) | 8,829元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,313 ฿ (4,492元) | 4,290元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,045 ฿ (431元) | 428元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,940 ฿ (4,202元) | 5,203元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,666 ฿ (2,459元) | 3,294元 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,149 ฿ (242元) | 264元 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 458 ฿ (96元) | 90元 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,786 ฿ (2,273元) | 2,101元 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,391 ฿ (504元) | 714元 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 133 ฿ (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 ฿ (42元) | 54元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,852 ฿ (390元) | 508元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 954 ฿ (201元) | 276元 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,508 ฿ (529元) | 627元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,005 ฿ (423元) | 658元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 854,626 ฿ (180,108元) | 141,996元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (6元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,032 ฿ (217元) | 152元 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (12元) | 29元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 ฿ (24元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 762 ฿ (161元) | 281元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 85 ฿ (18元) | 46元 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (18元) | 39元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ (17元) | 36元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (9元) | 10元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (10元) | 14元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 225 ฿ (47元) | 56元 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 564 ฿ (119元) | 163元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 ฿ (75元) | 89元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,556 ฿ (328元) | 966元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,155 ฿ (243元) | 393元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 195 ฿ (41元) | 60元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ฿ (18元) | 34元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ฿ (20元) | 31元 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,550 ฿ (3,066元) | 3,300元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.49 ฿ (0.73元) | 1.02元 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,459 ฿ (307元) | 321元 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 ฿ (18元) | 21元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 9% cheaper than in China
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