Cost of living in Thailand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 214 ฿ (48元) | 42元 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 184 ฿ (42元) | 34元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 ฿ (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 ฿ (17元) | 13元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 312 ฿ (70元) | 47元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (19元) | 14元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 ฿ (11元) | 5.82元 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (12元) | 5.43元 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 ฿ (174元) | 103元 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 ฿ (8元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ฿ (7元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,096 ฿ (9,030元) | 8,580元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,949 ฿ (4,493元) | 4,449元 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,077 ฿ (468元) | 386元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,270 ฿ (5,015元) | 5,174元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,903 ฿ (2,455元) | 3,034元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,160 ฿ (261元) | 280元 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 546 ฿ (123元) | 87元 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,901 ฿ (2,230元) | 2,283元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,159 ฿ (486元) | 525元 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 180 ฿ (41元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 ฿ (35元) | 50元 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,371 ฿ (309元) | 443元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 ฿ (240元) | 233元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,937 ฿ (661元) | 593元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,122 ฿ (478元) | 532元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,380 ฿ (275,740元) | 131,184元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,151 ฿ (259元) | 151元 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147 ฿ (33元) | 32元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 493 ฿ (111元) | 34元 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 ฿ (195元) | 357元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 222 ฿ (50元) | 40元 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (21元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (27元) | 33元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ฿ (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (14元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 224 ฿ (50元) | 74元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 607 ฿ (137元) | 179元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (90元) | 96元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,987 ฿ (898元) | 1,203元 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,481 ฿ (334元) | 359元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 318 ฿ (72元) | 67元 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 ฿ (27元) | 32元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 ฿ (23元) | 28元 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,198 ฿ (3,197元) | 3,283元 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.60 ฿ (0.59元) | 0.28元 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,989 ฿ (448元) | 312元 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 ฿ (29元) | 20元 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in China
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