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 | 175 ฿ (36元) | 56元 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 206 ฿ (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 ฿ (10元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (15元) | 14元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 ฿ (7元) | 8元 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 380 ฿ (79元) | 56元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (17元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (9元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (11元) | 6元 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 722 ฿ (149元) | 119元 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (9元) | 9元 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (8元) | 10元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,562 ฿ (6,532元) | 7,672元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,898 ฿ (3,497元) | 4,517元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,207 ฿ (457元) | 412元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,020 ฿ (3,936元) | 7,031元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,318 ฿ (2,135元) | 4,162元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (223元) | 279元 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 520 ฿ (108元) | 88元 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,571 ฿ (1,981元) | 2,091元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (369元) | 619元 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 ฿ (38元) | 43元 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 ฿ (41元) | 41元 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (297元) | 415元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,356 ฿ (281元) | 206元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (470元) | 590元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,001 ฿ (414元) | 663元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (180,221元) | 159,594元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ฿ (5.40元) | 6元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (234元) | 176元 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 ฿ (7元) | 30元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (47元) | 36元 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 866 ฿ (179元) | 440元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (30元) | 35元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 71 ฿ (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 124 ฿ (26元) | 36元 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (11元) | 10元 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 ฿ (8元) | 11元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 ฿ (55元) | 80元 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (122元) | 206元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 339 ฿ (70元) | 97元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (690元) | 743元 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,482 ฿ (307元) | 429元 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (54元) | 67元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 ฿ (24元) | 35元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 96 ฿ (20元) | 32元 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,363 ฿ (3,593元) | 3,096元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (0.41元) | 0.68元 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (358元) | 481元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (24元) | 23元 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in China
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