Cost of living in Thailand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (Rp 47,987) | Rp 44,863 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (Rp 92,816) | Rp 54,330 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (Rp 24,374) | Rp 27,591 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (Rp 25,790) | Rp 19,917 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (Rp 37,775) | Rp 25,297 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (Rp 22,561) | Rp 18,627 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (Rp 127,087) | Rp 55,732 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (Rp 42,721) | Rp 43,429 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (Rp 23,537) | Rp 21,967 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Rp 24,336) | Rp 34,412 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (Rp 309,381) | Rp 337,317 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (Rp 18,036) | Rp 22,207 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (Rp 25,545) | Rp 17,971 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ (Rp 27,291,292) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ (Rp 13,378,365) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (Rp 915,254) | Rp 528,780 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ (Rp 9,598,583) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ (Rp 4,480,407) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (Rp 691,117) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (Rp 231,004) | Rp 410,662 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (Rp 4,625,561) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (Rp 1,034,906) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (Rp 89,052) | Rp 56,742 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (Rp 123,276) | Rp 77,300 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Rp 856,618) | Rp 624,572 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (Rp 543,721) | Rp 443,680 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (Rp 1,288,445) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (Rp 1,441,163) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (Rp 439,858,550) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (Rp 17,509) | Rp 12,273 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (Rp 557,934) | Rp 150,291 | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (Rp 27,611) | Rp 36,367 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (Rp 68,065) | Rp 60,467 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (Rp 384,226) | Rp 351,050 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Rp 65,129) | Rp 130,123 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (Rp 45,632) | Rp 21,655 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (Rp 60,321) | Rp 34,558 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (Rp 25,782) | Rp 30,035 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (Rp 30,734) | Rp 15,580 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (Rp 95,305) | Rp 88,350 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Thailand | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (Rp 315,578) | Rp 216,012 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (Rp 232,396) | Rp 104,481 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (Rp 1,083,628) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (Rp 457,951) | Rp 383,761 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (Rp 118,857) | Rp 162,937 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (Rp 34,801) | Rp 36,298 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (Rp 36,068) | Rp 40,791 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Rp 12,776,496) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Rp 677) | Rp 2,029 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (Rp 838,815) | Rp 496,553 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (Rp 65,137) | Rp 35,528 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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