Cost of living in Thailand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (€4.68) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 201 ฿ (€5.51) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (€1.75) | €4.46 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (€1.33) | €1.22 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (€1.98) | €3.61 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (€1.06) | €2.23 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 ฿ (€2.43) | €2.03 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (€1.26) | €1.33 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (€1.52) | €1.24 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 ฿ (€19) | €7 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (€1.12) | €1.89 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (€1.19) | €0.97 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,535 ฿ (€918) | €1,099 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,883 ฿ (€490) | €750 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (€62) | €119 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,152 ฿ (€497) | €844 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,693 ฿ (€265) | €540 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (€29) | €83 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 ฿ (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (€265) | €353 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,925 ฿ (€53) | €103 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (€4.56) | €5.73 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ (€4.67) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (€35) | €36 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,249 ฿ (€62) | €76 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (€69) | €111 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (€23,843) | €24,170 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (€0.68) | €1.41 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (€31) | €36 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (€4.33) | €5.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (€31) | €77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (€3.97) | €5.60 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (€2.49) | €3.30 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (€3.51) | €2.86 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ฿ (€1.55) | €1.95 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (€1.33) | €1.82 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 ฿ (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 624 ฿ (€17) | €33 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (€11) | €18 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (€91) | €80 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,418 ฿ (€39) | €65 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 237 ฿ (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (€2.89) | €1.66 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (€2.46) | €4.83 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (€397) | €456 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,711 ฿ (€47) | €48 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (€3.22) | €5.56 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Italy
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