Cost of living in Thailand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 ฿ (Rp 71,984) | Rp 74,240 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 ฿ (Rp 96,879) | Rp 64,404 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (Rp 32,549) | Rp 43,127 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 ฿ (Rp 34,761) | Rp 26,464 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 ฿ (Rp 37,099) | Rp 32,847 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 ฿ (Rp 36,857) | Rp 18,993 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 ฿ (Rp 159,169) | Rp 72,901 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 102 ฿ (Rp 50,948) | Rp 45,403 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 ฿ (Rp 25,343) | Rp 22,376 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (Rp 26,042) | Rp 45,821 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 816 ฿ (Rp 407,879) | Rp 334,753 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 ฿ (Rp 25,201) | Rp 18,943 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (Rp 26,253) | Rp 19,509 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 47,170 ฿ (Rp 23,588,954) | Rp 19,342,700 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,178 ฿ (Rp 10,090,577) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,396 ฿ (Rp 1,698,129) | Rp 2,134,520 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,602 ฿ (Rp 11,303,041) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,082 ฿ (Rp 5,541,926) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,379 ฿ (Rp 689,576) | Rp 1,559,960 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 ฿ (Rp 212,098) | Rp 303,658 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,749 ฿ (Rp 4,375,476) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,647 ฿ (Rp 1,323,853) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (Rp 88,610) | Rp 91,402 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 ฿ (Rp 92,735) | Rp 83,441 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,961 ฿ (Rp 980,818) | Rp 651,126 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (Rp 595,955) | Rp 458,661 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,192 ฿ (Rp 1,096,283) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,914 ฿ (Rp 956,954) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 846,721 ฿ (Rp 423,435,073) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (Rp 18,233) | Rp 12,682 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,253 ฿ (Rp 626,690) | Rp 535,183 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 131 ฿ (Rp 65,475) | Rp 22,456 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 219 ฿ (Rp 109,545) | Rp 96,147 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,372 ฿ (Rp 686,186) | Rp 264,826 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 ฿ (Rp 30,005) | Rp 66,604 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Rp 45,647) | Rp 26,592 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 ฿ (Rp 71,019) | Rp 33,023 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 ฿ (Rp 35,306) | Rp 27,953 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66 ฿ (Rp 32,899) | Rp 21,349 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 246 ฿ (Rp 122,836) | Rp 84,361 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 549 ฿ (Rp 274,794) | Rp 468,169 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 ฿ (Rp 155,109) | Rp 96,262 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,901 ฿ (Rp 950,717) | Rp 496,791 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,336 ฿ (Rp 668,078) | Rp 836,381 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 326 ฿ (Rp 163,069) | Rp 150,000 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 98 ฿ (Rp 49,117) | Rp 54,336 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (Rp 50,984) | Rp 75,755 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,900 ฿ (Rp 13,452,369) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,908 ฿ (Rp 954,188) | Rp 433,566 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ฿ (Rp 74,332) | Rp 46,861 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 578 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is about the same as in Indonesia
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