Cost of living in Thailand compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Thailand | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (Dinar 3.369) | Dinar 11 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (Dinar 4.547) | Dinar 6 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Dinar 1.265) | Dinar 3.150 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (Dinar 1.286) | Dinar 1.211 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (Dinar 1.734) | Dinar 1.749 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (Dinar 1.334) | Dinar 0.526 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (Dinar 5.683) | Dinar 3.617 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 1.375 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (Dinar 0.904) | Dinar 0.587 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Dinar 1.038) | Dinar 2.909 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (Dinar 11) | Dinar 14 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (Dinar 0.839) | Dinar 1.250 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (Dinar 1.492) | Dinar 0.275 | + 442% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Thailand | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (Dinar 716) | Dinar 761 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (Dinar 397) | Dinar 350 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (Dinar 79) | Dinar 140 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (Dinar 418) | Dinar 450 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (Dinar 228) | Dinar 250 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (Dinar 33) | Dinar 29 | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (Dinar 138) | Dinar 53 | + 158% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (Dinar 54) | Dinar 103 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (Dinar 3.709) | Dinar 5.986 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.000 | + 31% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Thailand | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Dinar 39) | Dinar 70 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (Dinar 26) | Dinar 24 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (Dinar 60) | Dinar 50 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (Dinar 40) | Dinar 69 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Thailand | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (Dinar 25,717) | Dinar 24,304 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (Dinar 0.723) | Dinar 0.950 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (Dinar 28) | Dinar 39 | - 29% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Thailand | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (Dinar 2.530) | Dinar 4.246 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (Dinar 3.239) | Dinar 8 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (Dinar 20) | Dinar 20 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Dinar 2.962) | Dinar 5.838 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (Dinar 2.542) | Dinar 3.750 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (Dinar 3.070) | Dinar 4.208 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (Dinar 1.375) | Dinar 1.811 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (Dinar 0.916) | Dinar 2.312 | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (Dinar 5.009) | Dinar 9 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Thailand | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (Dinar 14) | Dinar 50 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (Dinar 89) | Dinar 41 | + 118% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (Dinar 23) | Dinar 30 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (Dinar 1.977) | Dinar 3.742 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (Dinar 2.254) | Dinar 4.602 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Dinar 581) | Dinar 273 | + 113% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Dinar 0.031) | Dinar 0.091 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,870 ฿ (Dinar 37) | Dinar 50 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (Dinar 2.878) | Dinar 3.116 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01965
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 500 prices entered by 106 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Jordan
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