Cost of living in Thailand compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 ฿ (₨1,388) | ₨802 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 ฿ (₨1,681) | ₨1,160 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (₨539) | ₨585 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 79 ฿ (₨666) | ₨228 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 ฿ (₨617) | ₨313 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 89 ฿ (₨750) | ₨158 | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 340 ฿ (₨2,857) | ₨879 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 112 ฿ (₨945) | ₨266 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 ฿ (₨531) | ₨103 | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (₨438) | ₨630 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 816 ฿ (₨6,863) | ₨2,918 | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 ฿ (₨424) | ₨249 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (₨441) | ₨146 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,366 ฿ (₨381,743) | ₨93,306 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,178 ฿ (₨169,788) | ₨55,839 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,396 ฿ (₨28,573) | ₨20,080 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,602 ฿ (₨190,189) | ₨79,128 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,082 ฿ (₨93,251) | ₨39,248 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,379 ฿ (₨11,603) | ₨16,807 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 ฿ (₨3,569) | ₨2,605 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,749 ฿ (₨73,623) | ₨61,383 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,647 ฿ (₨22,276) | ₨29,384 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (₨1,491) | ₨1,214 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 ฿ (₨1,560) | ₨2,976 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,961 ฿ (₨16,504) | ₨4,498 | + 267% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (₨10,028) | ₨9,724 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,849 ฿ (₨23,976) | ₨12,486 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,914 ฿ (₨16,102) | ₨13,517 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 846,721 ฿ (₨7,124,878) | ₨2,800,000 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (₨314) | ₨272 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,253 ฿ (₨10,545) | ₨3,752 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 131 ฿ (₨1,102) | ₨230 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 219 ฿ (₨1,843) | ₨838 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,180 ฿ (₨9,932) | ₨3,307 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 ฿ (₨505) | ₨1,222 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (₨768) | ₨649 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 ฿ (₨1,195) | ₨557 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 ฿ (₨594) | ₨396 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66 ฿ (₨554) | ₨217 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 246 ฿ (₨2,067) | ₨495 | + 318% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Thailand | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 549 ฿ (₨4,624) | ₨3,859 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 347 ฿ (₨2,917) | ₨1,827 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,901 ฿ (₨15,997) | ₨6,844 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,336 ฿ (₨11,241) | ₨8,435 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 326 ฿ (₨2,744) | ₨2,877 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 98 ฿ (₨826) | ₨566 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (₨858) | ₨965 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,900 ฿ (₨226,355) | ₨149,999 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.99 ฿ (₨17) | ₨255 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,908 ฿ (₨16,056) | ₨5,305 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 ฿ (₨1,142) | ₨637 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,248 prices entered by 278 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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