Cost of living in Thailand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (Rp 80,695) | Rp 48,924 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 201 ฿ (Rp 95,127) | Rp 55,115 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Rp 30,211) | Rp 32,165 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (Rp 22,933) | Rp 20,580 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (Rp 34,142) | Rp 25,337 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (Rp 18,289) | Rp 17,064 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (Rp 185,085) | Rp 61,721 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 ฿ (Rp 41,902) | Rp 37,576 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (Rp 21,742) | Rp 19,651 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (Rp 26,169) | Rp 33,333 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 ฿ (Rp 334,808) | Rp 374,037 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (Rp 19,276) | Rp 18,761 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (Rp 20,511) | Rp 18,326 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,535 ฿ (Rp 15,844,913) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,883 ฿ (Rp 8,449,666) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (Rp 1,063,165) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,152 ฿ (Rp 8,576,625) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,693 ฿ (Rp 4,580,021) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (Rp 508,423) | Rp 979,539 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 ฿ (Rp 248,187) | Rp 329,516 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (Rp 4,581,420) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,925 ฿ (Rp 909,405) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (Rp 78,698) | Rp 66,640 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ (Rp 80,578) | Rp 68,439 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (Rp 672,435) | Rp 680,041 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (Rp 608,190) | Rp 424,371 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,249 ฿ (Rp 1,062,720) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (Rp 1,184,818) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (Rp 411,476,064) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (Rp 11,768) | Rp 8,926 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (Rp 533,149) | Rp 228,023 | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (Rp 74,685) | Rp 23,270 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (Rp 106,305) | Rp 59,151 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (Rp 531,556) | Rp 256,292 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (Rp 68,502) | Rp 80,956 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Rp 43,013) | Rp 22,650 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (Rp 60,523) | Rp 44,295 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ฿ (Rp 26,734) | Rp 22,030 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (Rp 22,934) | Rp 12,336 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 ฿ (Rp 117,189) | Rp 89,053 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 624 ฿ (Rp 294,670) | Rp 176,169 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (Rp 190,439) | Rp 105,763 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (Rp 1,576,213) | Rp 650,328 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,418 ฿ (Rp 669,893) | Rp 361,319 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 237 ฿ (Rp 112,105) | Rp 133,391 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (Rp 49,944) | Rp 36,857 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (Rp 42,442) | Rp 48,318 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (Rp 6,850,697) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (Rp 1,315) | Rp 1,787 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,700 ฿ (Rp 803,212) | Rp 604,695 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (Rp 55,584) | Rp 28,321 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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