- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197 ฿ (€5.29) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 ฿ (€4.48) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (€1.48) | €4.59 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (€1.21) | €1.31 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (€1.84) | €3.79 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (€1.05) | €2.10 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 496 ฿ (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ฿ (€1.46) | €2.03 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (€0.97) | €1.25 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (€1.33) | €1.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 530 ฿ (€14) | €8 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 28 ฿ (€0.75) | €1.94 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (€0.82) | €1.15 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,612 ฿ (€1,037) | €1,334 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,142 ฿ (€568) | €901 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 ฿ (€58) | €134 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,579 ฿ (€499) | €813 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,256 ฿ (€302) | €546 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,383 ฿ (€37) | €101 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 407 ฿ (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,911 ฿ (€266) | €389 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,699 ฿ (€46) | €114 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 ฿ (€3.38) | €4.49 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 ฿ (€5.37) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,775 ฿ (€48) | €83 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 944 ฿ (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (€63) | €96 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,704 ฿ (€46) | €118 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 972,872 ฿ (€26,117) | €21,657 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (€0.74) | €1.54 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 914 ฿ (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 64% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 ฿ (€1.70) | €9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 ฿ (€3.42) | €8 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 675 ฿ (€18) | €86 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 83 ฿ (€2.23) | €5.12 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (€2.16) | €3.64 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 ฿ (€1.97) | €3.26 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (€1.05) | €2.19 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (€1.17) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 215 ฿ (€5.77) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 512 ฿ (€14) | €34 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 377 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,345 ฿ (€36) | €65 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 968 ฿ (€26) | €68 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 157 ฿ (€4.21) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 84 ฿ (€2.26) | €1.62 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ฿ (€2.26) | €5.13 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,126 ฿ (€352) | €457 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.46 ฿ (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,167 ฿ (€31) | €64 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 81 ฿ (€2.18) | €5.37 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 37% cheaper than in Italy
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