Cost of living in Thailand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 ฿ (Rp 84,668) | Rp 62,389 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 187 ฿ (Rp 81,958) | Rp 50,984 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Rp 28,087) | Rp 28,698 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ (Rp 24,556) | Rp 18,889 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 65 ฿ (Rp 28,475) | Rp 25,674 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (Rp 17,023) | Rp 15,384 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 332 ฿ (Rp 145,708) | Rp 69,458 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 ฿ (Rp 41,382) | Rp 39,153 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ฿ (Rp 18,446) | Rp 19,538 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (Rp 24,333) | Rp 30,210 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 755 ฿ (Rp 331,059) | Rp 433,415 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 ฿ (Rp 16,733) | Rp 15,764 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ฿ (Rp 15,203) | Rp 14,528 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,045 ฿ (Rp 17,131,341) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,357 ฿ (Rp 10,686,653) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,396 ฿ (Rp 1,051,348) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,130 ฿ (Rp 10,148,389) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,712 ฿ (Rp 5,138,516) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,381 ฿ (Rp 606,025) | Rp 660,848 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 553 ฿ (Rp 242,505) | Rp 281,571 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,861 ฿ (Rp 4,765,487) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,310 ฿ (Rp 1,013,431) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (Rp 77,479) | Rp 52,955 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 166 ฿ (Rp 72,942) | Rp 55,185 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,477 ฿ (Rp 648,238) | Rp 658,752 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,256 ฿ (Rp 551,054) | Rp 531,171 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,733 ฿ (Rp 1,199,247) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,325 ฿ (Rp 1,020,029) | Rp 911,737 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,003,900 ฿ (Rp 440,465,532) | Rp 432,423,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (Rp 13,150) | Rp 9,131 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,151 ฿ (Rp 505,169) | Rp 360,956 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 108 ฿ (Rp 47,233) | Rp 32,065 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 232 ฿ (Rp 101,985) | Rp 138,988 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 877 ฿ (Rp 384,770) | Rp 257,547 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 78 ฿ (Rp 34,428) | Rp 41,237 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 ฿ (Rp 38,522) | Rp 24,297 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (Rp 52,413) | Rp 30,182 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ (Rp 18,817) | Rp 19,131 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (Rp 27,295) | Rp 14,080 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 203 ฿ (Rp 88,938) | Rp 66,998 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 651 ฿ (Rp 285,499) | Rp 184,609 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 384 ฿ (Rp 168,295) | Rp 105,675 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,328 ฿ (Rp 582,578) | Rp 359,301 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,546 ฿ (Rp 678,525) | Rp 433,102 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 263 ฿ (Rp 115,234) | Rp 128,455 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 ฿ (Rp 43,690) | Rp 46,128 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 122 ฿ (Rp 53,478) | Rp 51,877 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,816 ฿ (Rp 7,377,918) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (Rp 1,316) | Rp 1,406 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,001 ฿ (Rp 878,132) | Rp 572,358 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 121 ฿ (Rp 53,252) | Rp 24,250 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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