Cost of living in Thailand compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Thailand | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (€3.09) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (€5.57) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (€1.46) | €3.73 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (€1.48) | €1.47 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (€2.21) | €3.14 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (€1.34) | €2.85 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (€8) | €5.64 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (€2.53) | €1.72 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (€1.40) | €0.75 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.44) | €1.50 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (€17) | €11 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (€1.08) | €2.09 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (€1.52) | €0.85 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Thailand | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (€1,503) | €966 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (€753) | €537 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (€71) | €193 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (€543) | €649 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (€261) | €367 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (€50) | €129 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (€14) | €14 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (€369) | €389 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (€61) | €105 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (€5.28) | €18 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (€8) | €11 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Thailand | Latvia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (€51) | €73 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (€31) | €43 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (€76) | €88 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (€86) | €103 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Thailand | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (€26,022) | €23,061 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (€1.05) | €1.75 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (€33) | €32 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Thailand | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (€1.64) | €6 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (€4.04) | €14 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (€23) | €40 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (€3.86) | €4.15 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (€2.71) | €3.83 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (€3.58) | €6 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (€1.53) | €2.00 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (€1.82) | €1.79 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Thailand | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (€18) | €26 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (€14) | €16 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (€64) | €56 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (€27) | €58 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (€2.06) | €3.01 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (€2.18) | €4.60 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (€758) | €765 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.19 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (€50) | €40 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (€3.87) | €4.71 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 734 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Latvia
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