- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 185 ฿ (¥636) | ¥1,011 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 166 ฿ (¥569) | ¥711 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (¥180) | ¥445 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (¥153) | ¥198 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (¥237) | ¥270 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 ฿ (¥159) | ¥689 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 614 ฿ (¥2,108) | ¥889 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65 ฿ (¥222) | ¥637 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (¥125) | ¥430 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (¥167) | ¥262 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 ฿ (¥1,973) | ¥1,549 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 ฿ (¥108) | ¥212 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (¥105) | ¥195 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,876 ฿ (¥133,546) | ¥242,113 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,919 ฿ (¥71,860) | ¥121,422 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,959 ฿ (¥6,729) | ¥21,895 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,679 ฿ (¥64,166) | ¥116,929 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,287 ฿ (¥38,773) | ¥79,022 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 992 ฿ (¥3,408) | ¥12,611 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 425 ฿ (¥1,459) | ¥4,156 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,443 ฿ (¥35,875) | ¥55,558 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,543 ฿ (¥8,735) | ¥16,830 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130 ฿ (¥445) | ¥693 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 ฿ (¥635) | ¥1,827 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,858 ฿ (¥6,382) | ¥7,207 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 970 ฿ (¥3,332) | ¥4,012 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,519 ฿ (¥8,653) | ¥8,444 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,977 ฿ (¥6,791) | ¥15,007 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,768 ฿ (¥2,771,417) | ¥2,657,440 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (¥94) | ¥147 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 869 ฿ (¥2,986) | ¥11,877 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (¥190) | ¥1,278 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 ฿ (¥401) | ¥1,016 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 702 ฿ (¥2,411) | ¥4,123 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 84 ฿ (¥288) | ¥630 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (¥297) | ¥711 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78 ฿ (¥268) | ¥484 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (¥146) | ¥145 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (¥166) | ¥213 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 219 ฿ (¥751) | ¥2,946 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 623 ฿ (¥2,142) | ¥4,119 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 359 ฿ (¥1,234) | ¥3,373 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,868 ฿ (¥6,418) | ¥12,005 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,219 ฿ (¥4,188) | ¥8,157 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 194 ฿ (¥668) | ¥903 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ฿ (¥293) | ¥498 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ฿ (¥325) | ¥551 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,456 ฿ (¥49,659) | ¥49,094 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.47 ฿ (¥12) | ¥58 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,556 ฿ (¥5,344) | ¥10,056 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 89 ฿ (¥305) | ¥474 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,672 prices entered by 635 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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