Cost of living in Thailand compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ (Rp 81,961) | Rp 48,509 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (Rp 98,277) | Rp 54,896 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ (Rp 23,543) | Rp 30,099 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (Rp 21,616) | Rp 20,570 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (Rp 32,501) | Rp 25,479 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (Rp 16,349) | Rp 16,222 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ (Rp 180,513) | Rp 59,701 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (Rp 41,030) | Rp 37,956 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (Rp 19,887) | Rp 19,374 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (Rp 23,334) | Rp 34,923 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (Rp 334,703) | Rp 356,233 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (Rp 19,545) | Rp 19,537 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ (Rp 19,108) | Rp 19,724 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ (Rp 16,061,483) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ (Rp 7,759,356) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ (Rp 1,036,508) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ (Rp 8,116,501) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ (Rp 4,661,303) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (Rp 500,569) | Rp 813,523 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ (Rp 237,905) | Rp 354,270 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ (Rp 4,738,941) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (Rp 826,862) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (Rp 77,381) | Rp 60,481 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (Rp 87,906) | Rp 67,068 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (Rp 666,750) | Rp 653,954 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ (Rp 568,666) | Rp 423,397 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (Rp 1,053,228) | Rp 1,103,610 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ (Rp 943,941) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (Rp 404,135,371) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (Rp 11,799) | Rp 8,915 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ (Rp 491,923) | Rp 237,123 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (Rp 27,555) | Rp 23,300 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (Rp 104,409) | Rp 65,399 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ (Rp 453,218) | Rp 254,843 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (Rp 67,280) | Rp 49,080 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (Rp 37,159) | Rp 19,454 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (Rp 59,444) | Rp 36,205 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (Rp 23,588) | Rp 18,007 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (Rp 19,241) | Rp 11,130 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ (Rp 116,650) | Rp 86,706 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ (Rp 298,881) | Rp 166,095 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ (Rp 159,962) | Rp 104,958 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (Rp 1,548,094) | Rp 520,784 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ (Rp 641,301) | Rp 388,033 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (Rp 120,393) | Rp 111,803 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (Rp 52,391) | Rp 35,619 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (Rp 43,687) | Rp 47,498 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ (Rp 6,294,209) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (Rp 928) | Rp 1,799 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (Rp 802,202) | Rp 579,157 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (Rp 54,593) | Rp 28,887 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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