Cost of living in Thailand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 99 ฿ (¥370) | ¥1,145 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 214 ฿ (¥797) | ¥719 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46 ฿ (¥171) | ¥437 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (¥195) | ¥211 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (¥325) | ¥282 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 48 ฿ (¥180) | ¥815 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 323 ฿ (¥1,202) | ¥951 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (¥344) | ¥984 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (¥159) | ¥421 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (¥218) | ¥268 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 674 ฿ (¥2,512) | ¥1,770 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (¥153) | ¥217 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 44 ฿ (¥162) | ¥225 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,305 ฿ (¥202,353) | ¥194,768 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,062 ฿ (¥104,566) | ¥126,641 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,057 ฿ (¥7,665) | ¥21,178 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,873 ฿ (¥81,503) | ¥142,258 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,347 ฿ (¥42,281) | ¥80,836 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,293 ฿ (¥4,819) | ¥13,643 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 532 ฿ (¥1,981) | ¥3,988 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,018 ฿ (¥37,331) | ¥59,521 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,143 ฿ (¥7,987) | ¥17,809 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 ฿ (¥455) | ¥665 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 179 ฿ (¥666) | ¥2,700 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,044 ฿ (¥7,616) | ¥7,941 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,117 ฿ (¥4,161) | ¥4,162 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,937 ฿ (¥10,945) | ¥7,471 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,696 ฿ (¥10,048) | ¥15,388 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 903,605 ฿ (¥3,367,055) | ¥2,576,380 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (¥121) | ¥161 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,331 ฿ (¥4,960) | ¥16,725 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ (¥167) | ¥1,370 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 253 ฿ (¥944) | ¥1,955 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 813 ฿ (¥3,028) | ¥3,523 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 ฿ (¥560) | ¥2,205 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 ฿ (¥268) | ¥648 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113 ฿ (¥420) | ¥409 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 85 ฿ (¥316) | ¥143 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (¥251) | ¥184 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 249 ฿ (¥927) | ¥3,583 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Thailand | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 697 ฿ (¥2,599) | ¥4,280 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 393 ฿ (¥1,465) | ¥3,593 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,279 ฿ (¥4,766) | ¥20,657 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,133 ฿ (¥4,220) | ¥6,242 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ฿ (¥1,117) | ¥1,034 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ฿ (¥316) | ¥533 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (¥333) | ¥526 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,379 ฿ (¥79,664) | ¥58,872 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.71 ฿ (¥6) | ¥41 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,703 ฿ (¥6,346) | ¥11,178 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ฿ (¥504) | ¥554 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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