- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 ฿ (41元) | 53元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 166 ฿ (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (12元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (10元) | 15元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 515 ฿ (108元) | 59元 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ฿ (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (10元) | 5.79元 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 523 ฿ (110元) | 113元 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 28 ฿ (5.85元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (7元) | 12元 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,019 ฿ (8,197元) | 9,794元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,305 ฿ (4,476元) | 4,472元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,191 ฿ (460元) | 440元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,579 ฿ (3,903元) | 5,657元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,256 ฿ (2,365元) | 3,586元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,383 ฿ (291元) | 322元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 407 ฿ (85元) | 84元 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,953 ฿ (2,091元) | 2,213元 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,719 ฿ (361元) | 663元 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 ฿ (26元) | 39元 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 ฿ (42元) | 39元 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,775 ฿ (373元) | 560元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 944 ฿ (198元) | 268元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (494元) | 606元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,704 ฿ (358元) | 676元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 972,872 ฿ (204,382元) | 143,546元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (5.80元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 914 ฿ (192元) | 151元 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 ฿ (13元) | 27元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 ฿ (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 673 ฿ (141元) | 364元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 83 ฿ (17元) | 27元 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (17元) | 36元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 ฿ (15元) | 37元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (8元) | 10元 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 217 ฿ (46元) | 61元 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 510 ฿ (107元) | 155元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 379 ฿ (80元) | 87元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,345 ฿ (282元) | 771元 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 ฿ (200元) | 374元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 157 ฿ (33元) | 59元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 84 ฿ (18元) | 33元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (17元) | 34元 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,126 ฿ (2,757元) | 3,300元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.45 ฿ (0.94元) | 1.00元 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,170 ฿ (246元) | 302元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 81 ฿ (17元) | 20元 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in China
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