Cost of living in Thailand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 214 ฿ (¥737) | ¥975 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 184 ฿ (¥636) | ¥718 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 ฿ (¥234) | ¥451 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (¥179) | ¥214 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 ฿ (¥253) | ¥284 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (¥136) | ¥501 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 312 ฿ (¥1,074) | ¥1,246 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (¥295) | ¥640 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (¥150) | ¥381 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (¥188) | ¥252 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 ฿ (¥2,655) | ¥1,640 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 35 ฿ (¥122) | ¥219 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ฿ (¥99) | ¥253 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,096 ฿ (¥138,186) | ¥182,340 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,949 ฿ (¥68,753) | ¥111,342 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,077 ฿ (¥7,157) | ¥15,746 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,270 ฿ (¥76,752) | ¥107,878 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,903 ฿ (¥37,575) | ¥86,552 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,160 ฿ (¥3,999) | ¥11,000 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 546 ฿ (¥1,882) | ¥3,746 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,901 ฿ (¥34,122) | ¥39,892 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,159 ฿ (¥7,441) | ¥8,365 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 180 ฿ (¥621) | ¥740 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 156 ฿ (¥539) | ¥2,216 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,371 ฿ (¥4,727) | ¥6,528 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,066 ฿ (¥3,675) | ¥4,644 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,937 ฿ (¥10,120) | ¥7,685 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,122 ฿ (¥7,313) | ¥13,013 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,380 ฿ (¥4,219,685) | ¥2,936,380 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (¥102) | ¥138 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,151 ฿ (¥3,968) | ¥9,442 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147 ฿ (¥505) | ¥1,383 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 493 ฿ (¥1,699) | ¥929 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 ฿ (¥2,991) | ¥10,332 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 222 ฿ (¥765) | ¥554 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (¥314) | ¥669 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (¥410) | ¥516 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 ฿ (¥170) | ¥191 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (¥208) | ¥238 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (¥688) | ¥2,573 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 607 ฿ (¥2,092) | ¥3,363 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (¥1,377) | ¥3,584 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,987 ฿ (¥13,740) | ¥16,766 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,481 ฿ (¥5,105) | ¥6,023 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 318 ฿ (¥1,096) | ¥809 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 ฿ (¥414) | ¥500 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 ฿ (¥359) | ¥491 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,198 ฿ (¥48,932) | ¥47,822 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.60 ฿ (¥9) | ¥26 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,989 ฿ (¥6,856) | ¥8,220 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (¥406) | ¥491 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,540 prices entered by 325 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Japan
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