Cost of living in Thailand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 ฿ (₨422) | ₨409 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (₨511) | ₨351 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (₨164) | ₨175 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 ฿ (₨203) | ₨63 | + 222% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 ฿ (₨188) | ₨102 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 ฿ (₨228) | ₨44 | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 340 ฿ (₨869) | ₨267 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 112 ฿ (₨287) | ₨195 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 ฿ (₨162) | ₨40 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (₨133) | ₨174 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 816 ฿ (₨2,088) | ₨966 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 ฿ (₨129) | ₨94 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (₨134) | ₨43 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,366 ฿ (₨116,150) | ₨47,980 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,178 ฿ (₨51,660) | ₨29,589 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,396 ฿ (₨8,694) | ₨5,089 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,602 ฿ (₨57,868) | ₨30,889 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,082 ฿ (₨28,373) | ₨19,044 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,379 ฿ (₨3,530) | ₨5,850 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 ฿ (₨1,086) | ₨772 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,749 ฿ (₨22,401) | ₨26,892 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,647 ฿ (₨6,778) | ₨11,431 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (₨454) | ₨540 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 ฿ (₨475) | ₨1,003 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,961 ฿ (₨5,021) | ₨2,514 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (₨3,051) | ₨2,598 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,849 ฿ (₨7,295) | ₨4,025 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,914 ฿ (₨4,899) | ₨2,906 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 846,721 ฿ (₨2,167,839) | ₨1,814,710 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (₨96) | ₨104 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,253 ฿ (₨3,208) | ₨1,554 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 131 ฿ (₨335) | ₨94 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 219 ฿ (₨561) | ₨262 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,180 ฿ (₨3,022) | ₨1,182 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 ฿ (₨154) | ₨391 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (₨234) | ₨229 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 ฿ (₨364) | ₨269 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 ฿ (₨181) | ₨195 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66 ฿ (₨168) | ₨99 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 246 ฿ (₨629) | ₨322 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 549 ฿ (₨1,407) | ₨1,417 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 347 ฿ (₨887) | ₨619 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,901 ฿ (₨4,867) | ₨1,545 | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,336 ฿ (₨3,420) | ₨2,204 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 326 ฿ (₨835) | ₨843 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 98 ฿ (₨251) | ₨236 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (₨261) | ₨198 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,900 ฿ (₨68,871) | ₨42,549 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.99 ฿ (₨5.09) | ₨5.62 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,908 ฿ (₨4,885) | ₨1,807 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 ฿ (₨348) | ₨279 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,724 prices entered by 657 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 50% more expensive than in India
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