Cost of living in Thailand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (₨264) | ₨375 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (₨511) | ₨332 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (₨134) | ₨165 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (₨142) | ₨58 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (₨208) | ₨92 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (₨124) | ₨39 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (₨700) | ₨239 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (₨235) | ₨154 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (₨130) | ₨31 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (₨134) | ₨169 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (₨1,705) | ₨769 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (₨99) | ₨91 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (₨141) | ₨38 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ (₨150,392) | ₨40,472 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ (₨73,723) | ₨24,259 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (₨5,044) | ₨5,263 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ (₨52,894) | ₨24,750 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ (₨24,690) | ₨14,691 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (₨3,808) | ₨6,007 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (₨1,273) | ₨665 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (₨25,490) | ₨29,903 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (₨5,703) | ₨11,999 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (₨491) | ₨535 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (₨679) | ₨428 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (₨4,720) | ₨2,524 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (₨2,996) | ₨2,741 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (₨7,100) | ₨4,298 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (₨7,942) | ₨3,255 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (₨2,423,887) | ₨1,326,030 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (₨96) | ₨105 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (₨3,075) | ₨1,104 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (₨152) | ₨138 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (₨375) | ₨276 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (₨2,117) | ₨905 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (₨359) | ₨396 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (₨251) | ₨223 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (₨332) | ₨281 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (₨142) | ₨167 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (₨169) | ₨98 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (₨525) | ₨306 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Thailand | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (₨1,739) | ₨1,460 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (₨1,281) | ₨600 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (₨5,971) | ₨1,500 | + 298% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (₨2,524) | ₨1,872 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (₨655) | ₨756 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (₨192) | ₨217 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (₨199) | ₨182 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (₨70,406) | ₨51,130 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (₨3.73) | ₨1.39 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (₨4,622) | ₨1,638 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (₨359) | ₨270 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 71% more expensive than in India
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