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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 172 ฿ (€5.11) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 184 ฿ (€5.48) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 ฿ (€1.83) | €4.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (€1.44) | €1.22 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 ฿ (€1.99) | €3.43 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (€1.17) | €2.03 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 434 ฿ (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 81 ฿ (€2.40) | €1.84 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (€1.07) | €1.29 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (€1.59) | €1.34 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 751 ฿ (€22) | €7 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (€0.90) | €1.84 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ฿ (€0.85) | €1.23 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,196 ฿ (€1,138) | €1,283 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,823 ฿ (€561) | €896 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,825 ฿ (€54) | €140 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,198 ฿ (€661) | €804 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,031 ฿ (€329) | €606 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,110 ฿ (€33) | €108 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 441 ฿ (€13) | €25 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,196 ฿ (€334) | €346 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,674 ฿ (€50) | €108 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 169 ฿ (€5.05) | €4.83 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 157 ฿ (€4.68) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,516 ฿ (€45) | €82 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,185 ฿ (€35) | €29 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,700 ฿ (€80) | €88 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,264 ฿ (€67) | €117 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 682,641 ฿ (€20,335) | €23,447 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (€0.80) | €1.56 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,058 ฿ (€32) | €36 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75 ฿ (€2.23) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ฿ (€2.92) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 602 ฿ (€18) | €75 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 ฿ (€2.34) | €4.39 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (€2.52) | €3.11 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (€3.56) | €2.76 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (€1.26) | €2.03 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (€1.84) | €1.73 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 204 ฿ (€6) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 646 ฿ (€19) | €36 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 348 ฿ (€10) | €18 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,129 ฿ (€34) | €86 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,605 ฿ (€48) | €65 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 254 ฿ (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 95 ฿ (€2.82) | €1.57 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 ฿ (€3.13) | €5.10 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,282 ฿ (€366) | €433 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (€0.09) | €0.17 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,135 ฿ (€64) | €62 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 ฿ (€2.59) | €5.37 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 27% cheaper than in Italy
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