- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (€5.54) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (€5.21) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (€1.70) | €4.46 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (€1.36) | €1.29 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (€1.82) | €3.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (€1.19) | €2.20 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (€11) | €6 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (€2.00) | €2.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (€1.17) | €1.35 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.36 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 ฿ (€18) | €7 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (€0.92) | €1.94 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (€1.33) | €1.24 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,036 ฿ (€1,120) | €1,293 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,017 ฿ (€613) | €876 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,954 ฿ (€79) | €131 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,872 ฿ (€529) | €777 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,909 ฿ (€291) | €530 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,811 ฿ (€48) | €133 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 498 ฿ (€13) | €23 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,511 ฿ (€333) | €392 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,332 ฿ (€62) | €114 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (€4.73) | €4.50 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 ฿ (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,276 ฿ (€61) | €85 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (€45) | €33 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,245 ฿ (€86) | €91 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,115 ฿ (€83) | €116 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 23% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,643,050 ฿ (€43,780) | €19,955 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (€0.78) | €1.51 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,380 ฿ (€37) | €36 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 58% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (€1.79) | €9 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 163 ฿ (€4.33) | €10 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 821 ฿ (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (€3.56) | €5.19 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (€2.28) | €3.60 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (€2.79) | €3.07 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (€1.36) | €2.32 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (€1.56) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ฿ (€17) | €33 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 378 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800 ฿ (€48) | €67 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,438 ฿ (€38) | €64 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 212 ฿ (€5.64) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 102 ฿ (€2.73) | €1.59 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ฿ (€2.67) | €4.93 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,162 ฿ (€457) | €450 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 ฿ (€0.15) | €0.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,966 ฿ (€52) | €59 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (€3.19) | €5.31 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Italy
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