Cost of living in Thailand compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 13% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Thailand | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (2,152 KZT) | 3,535 KZT | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (2,904 KZT) | 2,948 KZT | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (808 KZT) | 1,231 KZT | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (821 KZT) | 640 KZT | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (1,108 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (852 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | - 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (3,630 KZT) | 2,279 KZT | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (830 KZT) | 579 KZT | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (578 KZT) | 230 KZT | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (663 KZT) | 387 KZT | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (6,958 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (536 KZT) | 746 KZT | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (953 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 240% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 8% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Thailand | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (457,108 KZT) | 479,512 KZT | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (253,635 KZT) | 244,828 KZT | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (50,202 KZT) | 24,924 KZT | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (267,221 KZT) | 275,524 KZT | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (145,816 KZT) | 207,812 KZT | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (21,366 KZT) | 15,689 KZT | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (5,737 KZT) | 4,275 KZT | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (87,937 KZT) | 150,280 KZT | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (34,624 KZT) | 127,397 KZT | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (2,369 KZT) | 9,618 KZT | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (4,174 KZT) | 4,151 KZT | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Thailand | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (24,885 KZT) | 20,615 KZT | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (16,339 KZT) | 17,815 KZT | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (38,035 KZT) | 45,965 KZT | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (25,800 KZT) | 66,270 KZT | - 61% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 73% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Thailand | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (16,426,151 KZT) | 14,851,400 KZT | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (462 KZT) | 257 KZT | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (17,648 KZT) | 5,657 KZT | + 212% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Thailand | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (1,616 KZT) | 3,533 KZT | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (2,069 KZT) | 4,577 KZT | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (12,602 KZT) | 8,742 KZT | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (1,892 KZT) | 1,252 KZT | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (1,624 KZT) | 3,279 KZT | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (1,961 KZT) | 1,854 KZT | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (878 KZT) | 726 KZT | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (585 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (3,199 KZT) | 4,652 KZT | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
Thailand | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (8,850 KZT) | 11,971 KZT | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (5,528 KZT) | 4,581 KZT | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (57,011 KZT) | 16,414 KZT | + 247% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (14,678 KZT) | 23,135 KZT | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (4,196 KZT) | 2,785 KZT | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (1,263 KZT) | 1,650 KZT | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (1,440 KZT) | 1,215 KZT | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (371,158 KZT) | 382,786 KZT | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (20 KZT) | 25 KZT | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,855 ฿ (23,277 KZT) | 18,939 KZT | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (1,838 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 116% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 855 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 13% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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