Cost of living in Thailand compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 ฿ (19元) | 43元 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 214 ฿ (42元) | 37元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46 ฿ (9元) | 17元 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (17元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 ฿ (9元) | 9元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 323 ฿ (63元) | 48元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (18元) | 13元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (8元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (11元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 674 ฿ (131元) | 97元 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (8元) | 9元 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 ฿ (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,305 ฿ (10,586元) | 13,898元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,062 ฿ (5,470元) | 8,379元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,057 ฿ (401元) | 462元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,873 ฿ (4,264元) | 6,525元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,347 ฿ (2,212元) | 4,376元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,293 ฿ (252元) | 516元 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 532 ฿ (104元) | 140元 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,018 ฿ (1,953元) | 1,829元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,143 ฿ (418元) | 546元 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 ฿ (24元) | 50元 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 ฿ (35元) | 66元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,044 ฿ (398元) | 511元 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,117 ฿ (218元) | 288元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,937 ฿ (573元) | 654元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,696 ฿ (526元) | 844元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 903,605 ฿ (176,145元) | 148,501元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,331 ฿ (259元) | 206元 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (9元) | 28元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 ฿ (49元) | 27元 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 813 ฿ (158元) | 386元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 ฿ (29元) | 30元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 ฿ (14元) | 19元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113 ฿ (22元) | 44元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 ฿ (17元) | 21元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 249 ฿ (48元) | 82元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Thailand | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 697 ฿ (136元) | 260元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 393 ฿ (77元) | 122元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,279 ฿ (249元) | 417元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,133 ฿ (221元) | 319元 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ฿ (58元) | 90元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ฿ (17元) | 31元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (17元) | 19元 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,379 ฿ (4,168元) | 2,968元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.71 ฿ (0.33元) | 0.24元 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,703 ฿ (332元) | 410元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ฿ (26元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in China
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