- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 212 ฿ (¥730) | ¥1,039 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (¥676) | ¥691 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 ฿ (¥237) | ¥441 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (¥174) | ¥203 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (¥236) | ¥288 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (¥154) | ¥754 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (¥1,370) | ¥924 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (¥264) | ¥683 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (¥151) | ¥401 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (¥194) | ¥280 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 675 ฿ (¥2,327) | ¥1,538 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (¥119) | ¥199 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (¥178) | ¥198 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,826 ฿ (¥144,292) | ¥218,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,272 ฿ (¥80,284) | ¥123,235 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798 ฿ (¥9,652) | ¥21,518 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,986 ฿ (¥72,396) | ¥110,576 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,351 ฿ (¥39,157) | ¥71,567 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,926 ฿ (¥6,645) | ¥12,926 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 484 ฿ (¥1,671) | ¥4,101 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,055 ฿ (¥41,587) | ¥55,558 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,376 ฿ (¥8,196) | ¥16,537 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 173 ฿ (¥595) | ¥711 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 230 ฿ (¥795) | ¥1,838 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,250 ฿ (¥7,763) | ¥7,197 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,643 ฿ (¥5,669) | ¥4,336 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,203 ฿ (¥11,051) | ¥8,421 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,935 ฿ (¥10,124) | ¥13,972 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,643,050 ฿ (¥5,668,166) | ¥2,510,720 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (¥101) | ¥145 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,288 ฿ (¥4,444) | ¥11,257 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (¥231) | ¥1,278 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 ฿ (¥550) | ¥1,019 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 932 ฿ (¥3,215) | ¥3,622 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 132 ฿ (¥455) | ¥612 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 ฿ (¥299) | ¥707 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 ฿ (¥365) | ¥455 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (¥188) | ¥137 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (¥215) | ¥229 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 ฿ (¥892) | ¥2,862 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 687 ฿ (¥2,370) | ¥3,989 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 387 ฿ (¥1,334) | ¥3,357 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,805 ฿ (¥6,227) | ¥14,181 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,416 ฿ (¥4,884) | ¥7,538 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 226 ฿ (¥781) | ¥964 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 103 ฿ (¥356) | ¥487 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 ฿ (¥354) | ¥586 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,846 ฿ (¥58,113) | ¥49,094 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.49 ฿ (¥19) | ¥56 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,187 ฿ (¥7,543) | ¥10,897 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (¥414) | ¥468 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.450
JPY
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Cost of living in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in Japan
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