- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Comparison
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 | 214 ฿ (Rp 94,768) | Rp 66,170 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (Rp 86,732) | Rp 50,168 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 ฿ (Rp 30,433) | Rp 30,939 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (Rp 22,483) | Rp 19,126 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (Rp 30,695) | Rp 24,203 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (Rp 19,788) | Rp 14,807 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 394 ฿ (Rp 174,118) | Rp 65,437 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (Rp 33,817) | Rp 37,029 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (Rp 19,358) | Rp 18,101 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Rp 24,927) | Rp 31,555 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 680 ฿ (Rp 300,761) | Rp 359,456 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (Rp 15,307) | Rp 18,755 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (Rp 22,825) | Rp 16,216 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,678 ฿ (Rp 18,429,332) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,007 ฿ (Rp 10,173,192) | Rp 9,342,630 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,736 ฿ (Rp 1,209,971) | Rp 893,279 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,473 ฿ (Rp 9,495,012) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,447 ฿ (Rp 5,061,657) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,858 ฿ (Rp 821,444) | Rp 661,561 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 492 ฿ (Rp 217,628) | Rp 272,688 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,264 ฿ (Rp 5,422,790) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,367 ฿ (Rp 1,046,437) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 173 ฿ (Rp 76,284) | Rp 59,284 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 ฿ (Rp 99,529) | Rp 56,285 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ฿ (Rp 994,998) | Rp 612,994 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,636 ฿ (Rp 723,602) | Rp 413,561 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,194 ฿ (Rp 1,412,147) | Rp 987,674 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,865 ฿ (Rp 1,266,668) | Rp 827,434 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,679,160 ฿ (Rp 742,500,746) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (Rp 12,955) | Rp 8,760 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,267 ฿ (Rp 560,099) | Rp 371,911 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (Rp 29,548) | Rp 24,611 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 ฿ (Rp 70,498) | Rp 84,995 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 941 ฿ (Rp 416,100) | Rp 352,309 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 132 ฿ (Rp 58,381) | Rp 45,191 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 ฿ (Rp 38,325) | Rp 22,842 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 107 ฿ (Rp 47,282) | Rp 33,755 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (Rp 24,052) | Rp 14,477 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (Rp 27,543) | Rp 13,066 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 262 ฿ (Rp 116,023) | Rp 91,137 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 675 ฿ (Rp 298,657) | Rp 209,668 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 390 ฿ (Rp 172,298) | Rp 99,420 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,805 ฿ (Rp 798,198) | Rp 399,376 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,430 ฿ (Rp 632,441) | Rp 482,715 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 232 ฿ (Rp 102,549) | Rp 130,862 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 ฿ (Rp 46,042) | Rp 47,236 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (Rp 44,968) | Rp 57,031 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,846 ฿ (Rp 7,448,841) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.49 ฿ (Rp 2,429) | Rp 1,544 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,187 ฿ (Rp 966,853) | Rp 552,469 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (Rp 53,004) | Rp 24,285 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
442.186
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,958 prices entered by 633 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia
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