Cost of living in Thailand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 ฿ (Rp 42,125) | Rp 61,205 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 214 ฿ (Rp 90,828) | Rp 48,353 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46 ฿ (Rp 19,443) | Rp 29,046 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (Rp 22,255) | Rp 21,836 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (Rp 37,086) | Rp 22,834 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 ฿ (Rp 20,497) | Rp 14,630 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 323 ฿ (Rp 137,000) | Rp 66,405 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (Rp 39,209) | Rp 43,134 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (Rp 18,154) | Rp 18,263 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (Rp 24,906) | Rp 34,771 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 674 ฿ (Rp 286,350) | Rp 406,659 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (Rp 17,430) | Rp 17,291 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 ฿ (Rp 18,498) | Rp 16,247 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,305 ฿ (Rp 23,068,379) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,062 ฿ (Rp 11,920,604) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,057 ฿ (Rp 873,842) | Rp 801,210 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,873 ฿ (Rp 9,291,377) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,347 ฿ (Rp 4,820,024) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,293 ฿ (Rp 549,409) | Rp 505,106 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 532 ฿ (Rp 225,885) | Rp 237,062 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,018 ฿ (Rp 4,255,769) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,143 ฿ (Rp 910,519) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 ฿ (Rp 51,856) | Rp 57,323 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 ฿ (Rp 75,909) | Rp 95,242 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,044 ฿ (Rp 868,286) | Rp 648,513 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,117 ฿ (Rp 474,382) | Rp 480,172 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,937 ฿ (Rp 1,247,704) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,696 ฿ (Rp 1,145,443) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 903,605 ฿ (Rp 383,847,112) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (Rp 13,825) | Rp 9,337 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,331 ฿ (Rp 565,475) | Rp 419,026 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (Rp 18,991) | Rp 19,709 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 ฿ (Rp 107,613) | Rp 89,583 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 813 ฿ (Rp 345,201) | Rp 204,790 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 ฿ (Rp 63,789) | Rp 108,192 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 ฿ (Rp 30,506) | Rp 22,334 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113 ฿ (Rp 47,851) | Rp 30,094 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 ฿ (Rp 36,033) | Rp 22,886 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (Rp 28,661) | Rp 11,284 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 249 ฿ (Rp 105,625) | Rp 119,565 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 697 ฿ (Rp 296,291) | Rp 261,585 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 393 ฿ (Rp 166,977) | Rp 99,216 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,279 ฿ (Rp 543,275) | Rp 251,127 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,133 ฿ (Rp 481,119) | Rp 573,242 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ฿ (Rp 127,382) | Rp 159,890 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ฿ (Rp 35,977) | Rp 39,869 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (Rp 37,935) | Rp 65,361 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,379 ฿ (Rp 9,081,783) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.71 ฿ (Rp 728) | Rp 2,093 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,703 ฿ (Rp 723,477) | Rp 509,555 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ฿ (Rp 57,483) | Rp 32,683 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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