Cost of living in Thailand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (23元) | 46元 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (44元) | 40元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (12元) | 18元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (18元) | 19元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (11元) | 11元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (60元) | 63元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (20元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (11元) | 6元 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (12元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (146元) | 118元 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (9元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (12元) | 16元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,737 ฿ (12,421元) | 15,059元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,581 ฿ (6,049元) | 9,006元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,947 ฿ (398元) | 421元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,527 ฿ (4,402元) | 7,547元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,149 ฿ (2,075元) | 4,347元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (354元) | 262元 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (109元) | 115元 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (2,190元) | 1,143元 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (490元) | 589元 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (42元) | 39元 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (58元) | 51元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (406元) | 529元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (257元) | 248元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (610元) | 626元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (682元) | 828元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (208,224元) | 161,247元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (8元) | 9元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (264元) | 204元 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (13元) | 39元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (32元) | 27元 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (182元) | 391元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (31元) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (22元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (29元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (45元) | 74元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (149元) | 265元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (110元) | 110元 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (513元) | 1,294元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (217元) | 348元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (56元) | 79元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (16元) | 29元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (17元) | 18元 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (6,048元) | 3,321元 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.32元) | 0.20元 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (397元) | 410元 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (31元) | 24元 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 9% cheaper than in China
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