- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Italy
- Comparison
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 | 201 ฿ (€5.28) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (€5.14) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 ฿ (€1.83) | €4.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (€1.38) | €1.29 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (€1.80) | €3.82 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 ฿ (€1.33) | €2.20 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 362 ฿ (€10) | €6 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 ฿ (€2.45) | €2.05 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 ฿ (€1.28) | €1.33 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (€1.49) | €1.31 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 723 ฿ (€19) | €7 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (€0.93) | €2.01 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 ฿ (€1.25) | €1.24 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,631 ฿ (€1,069) | €1,350 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,482 ฿ (€591) | €902 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,132 ฿ (€82) | €123 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,692 ฿ (€544) | €792 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,352 ฿ (€272) | €560 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 ฿ (€44) | €124 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 ฿ (€14) | €23 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,512 ฿ (€355) | €381 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,362 ฿ (€62) | €121 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 149 ฿ (€3.93) | €4.73 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 209 ฿ (€5.50) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 3% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,352 ฿ (€62) | €84 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,576 ฿ (€41) | €34 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,182 ฿ (€84) | €90 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,883 ฿ (€76) | €119 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,818,760 ฿ (€47,830) | €20,211 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (€0.74) | €1.49 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,220 ฿ (€32) | €35 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 59% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 62 ฿ (€1.63) | €9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (€4.39) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 683 ฿ (€18) | €83 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 113 ฿ (€2.98) | €4.85 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 ฿ (€2.31) | €3.45 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (€2.76) | €3.07 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (€1.19) | €2.18 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (€1.87) | €1.99 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 271 ฿ (€7) | €19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 733 ฿ (€19) | €32 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 376 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,028 ฿ (€53) | €65 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,656 ฿ (€44) | €63 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 242 ฿ (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ (€2.83) | €1.57 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (€2.69) | €4.95 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,303 ฿ (€429) | €481 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ฿ (€0.34) | €0.25 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,242 ฿ (€59) | €59 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (€3.09) | €5.27 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Italy
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