Cost of living in Thailand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 ฿ (₨920) | ₨972 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (₨1,746) | ₨1,004 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (₨463) | ₨365 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (₨490) | ₨170 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (₨718) | ₨285 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (₨429) | ₨255 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (₨2,414) | ₨1,139 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (₨811) | ₨290 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (₨447) | ₨117 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (₨462) | ₨549 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (₨5,877) | ₨2,784 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (₨343) | ₨289 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (₨485) | ₨191 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,985 ฿ (₨516,857) | ₨115,670 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,831 ฿ (₨253,001) | ₨70,950 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (₨17,386) | ₨25,995 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,174 ฿ (₨181,961) | ₨59,502 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,511 ฿ (₨86,254) | ₨50,821 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (₨13,128) | ₨20,152 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (₨4,371) | ₨2,097 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (₨87,864) | ₨71,636 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (₨19,658) | ₨23,262 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (₨1,692) | ₨1,718 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 262 ฿ (₨2,147) | ₨1,977 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (₨16,272) | ₨3,426 | + 375% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,264 ฿ (₨10,370) | ₨6,254 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (₨24,474) | ₨13,199 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (₨27,375) | ₨8,569 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (₨8,355,254) | ₨4,456,060 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (₨333) | ₨270 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (₨10,598) | ₨4,626 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (₨524) | ₨1,015 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (₨1,293) | ₨1,391 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (₨7,298) | ₨3,667 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 175 ฿ (₨1,433) | ₨521 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 95 ฿ (₨782) | ₨922 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (₨1,146) | ₨736 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (₨490) | ₨249 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (₨584) | ₨242 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (₨1,810) | ₨860 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (₨5,995) | ₨3,545 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 537 ฿ (₨4,404) | ₨2,089 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (₨20,584) | ₨2,959 | + 596% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,059 ฿ (₨8,692) | ₨7,109 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 252 ฿ (₨2,069) | ₨880 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ฿ (₨653) | ₨669 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (₨685) | ₨745 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (₨242,694) | ₨119,622 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (₨13) | ₨3.79 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,911 ฿ (₨15,679) | ₨3,764 | + 317% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (₨1,230) | ₨415 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,383 prices entered by 522 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan
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