Cost of living in Thailand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 ฿ (¥454) | ¥1,028 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (¥862) | ¥723 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (¥228) | ¥519 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (¥242) | ¥197 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (¥354) | ¥316 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (¥212) | ¥629 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (¥1,191) | ¥962 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (¥400) | ¥902 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (¥221) | ¥574 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (¥228) | ¥285 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (¥2,900) | ¥1,208 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (¥169) | ¥184 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (¥239) | ¥206 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,985 ฿ (¥255,082) | ¥326,267 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,831 ฿ (¥124,863) | ¥171,772 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (¥8,580) | ¥28,488 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,174 ฿ (¥89,802) | ¥157,603 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,511 ฿ (¥42,569) | ¥82,713 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (¥6,479) | ¥24,082 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (¥2,157) | ¥4,699 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (¥43,363) | ¥47,482 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (¥9,702) | ¥32,093 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (¥835) | ¥1,313 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 262 ฿ (¥1,060) | ¥1,878 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (¥8,031) | ¥6,136 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,264 ฿ (¥5,118) | ¥5,199 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (¥12,079) | ¥8,989 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (¥13,510) | ¥13,588 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (¥4,123,538) | ¥2,700,660 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (¥164) | ¥165 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (¥5,230) | ¥10,143 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (¥259) | ¥2,497 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (¥638) | ¥1,967 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (¥3,602) | ¥5,380 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 175 ฿ (¥707) | ¥650 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 95 ฿ (¥386) | ¥938 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (¥565) | ¥702 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (¥242) | ¥218 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (¥288) | ¥216 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (¥893) | ¥3,927 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (¥2,958) | ¥4,141 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 537 ฿ (¥2,173) | ¥3,600 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (¥10,159) | ¥4,000 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,059 ฿ (¥4,290) | ¥5,993 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 252 ฿ (¥1,021) | ¥984 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ฿ (¥322) | ¥472 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (¥338) | ¥575 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (¥119,776) | ¥101,122 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (¥6) | ¥52 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,911 ฿ (¥7,738) | ¥9,280 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (¥607) | ¥592 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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