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 | 175 ฿ (¥611) | ¥981 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 206 ฿ (¥720) | ¥700 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (¥175) | ¥414 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 ฿ (¥160) | ¥205 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (¥246) | ¥251 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 ฿ (¥125) | ¥655 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 380 ฿ (¥1,325) | ¥964 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (¥295) | ¥741 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (¥149) | ¥391 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (¥177) | ¥300 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 722 ฿ (¥2,517) | ¥1,420 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (¥146) | ¥178 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (¥134) | ¥217 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,562 ฿ (¥110,046) | ¥299,320 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,898 ฿ (¥58,917) | ¥164,446 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,207 ฿ (¥7,694) | ¥21,056 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,020 ฿ (¥66,315) | ¥150,152 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,318 ฿ (¥35,977) | ¥78,123 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (¥3,761) | ¥11,902 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 520 ฿ (¥1,812) | ¥4,118 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,571 ฿ (¥33,370) | ¥70,060 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (¥6,213) | ¥12,705 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 ฿ (¥640) | ¥794 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 ฿ (¥691) | ¥2,406 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (¥5,010) | ¥7,319 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,356 ฿ (¥4,728) | ¥4,417 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (¥7,913) | ¥8,375 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,001 ฿ (¥6,978) | ¥13,139 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (¥3,036,416) | ¥2,627,120 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ฿ (¥91) | ¥135 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (¥3,934) | ¥10,272 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 ฿ (¥110) | ¥1,148 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (¥784) | ¥1,229 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 866 ฿ (¥3,021) | ¥5,176 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (¥506) | ¥803 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 71 ฿ (¥248) | ¥611 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 124 ฿ (¥432) | ¥528 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (¥177) | ¥152 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 ฿ (¥141) | ¥258 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 ฿ (¥924) | ¥3,156 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (¥2,047) | ¥3,672 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 339 ฿ (¥1,182) | ¥3,638 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (¥11,631) | ¥16,372 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,482 ฿ (¥5,169) | ¥6,066 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (¥905) | ¥1,131 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 ฿ (¥407) | ¥435 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 96 ฿ (¥336) | ¥548 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,363 ฿ (¥60,538) | ¥55,862 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (¥7) | ¥53 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (¥6,027) | ¥9,625 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (¥410) | ¥530 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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