- 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 | 204 ฿ (€5.39) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 193 ฿ (€5.10) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 ฿ (€1.74) | €4.32 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (€1.36) | €1.26 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 ฿ (€1.77) | €3.87 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (€1.29) | €2.21 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 ฿ (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (€1.99) | €2.05 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (€1.19) | €1.36 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.36 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 698 ฿ (€18) | €7 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 ฿ (€0.90) | €1.98 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (€1.33) | €1.25 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,889 ฿ (€1,109) | €1,288 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,953 ฿ (€581) | €871 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,924 ฿ (€77) | €127 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,791 ฿ (€524) | €795 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,879 ฿ (€288) | €552 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (€46) | €117 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 491 ฿ (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,659 ฿ (€335) | €389 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,398 ฿ (€63) | €114 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 ฿ (€4.34) | €4.65 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 ฿ (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 1% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,219 ฿ (€59) | €85 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (€45) | €35 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,245 ฿ (€86) | €91 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,169 ฿ (€84) | €119 | - 30% | |
| 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 | 1,783,050 ฿ (€47,196) | €20,172 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (€0.76) | €1.50 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,284 ฿ (€34) | €36 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (€1.69) | €9 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 152 ฿ (€4.01) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 823 ฿ (€22) | €80 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (€3.53) | €5.19 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (€2.26) | €3.52 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 ฿ (€2.69) | €3.00 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (€1.33) | €2.26 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (€1.55) | €2.00 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 ฿ (€7) | €18 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (€19) | €32 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 385 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,897 ฿ (€50) | €69 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,463 ฿ (€39) | €62 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ฿ (€5.65) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (€2.81) | €1.57 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (€2.70) | €4.89 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,654 ฿ (€441) | €479 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.24 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,136 ฿ (€57) | €59 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 112 ฿ (€2.96) | €5.30 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 20% cheaper than in Italy
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