Cost of living in Thailand compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 30% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ (36,115 Gs) | 62,718 Gs | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (43,305 Gs) | 31,283 Gs | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ (10,374 Gs) | 9,420 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (9,525 Gs) | 5,200 Gs | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (14,321 Gs) | 11,605 Gs | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (7,204 Gs) | 9,378 Gs | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ (79,541 Gs) | 13,891 Gs | + 473% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (18,079 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (8,763 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (10,282 Gs) | 5,579 Gs | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (147,482 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 352% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (8,612 Gs) | 11,117 Gs | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ (8,420 Gs) | 2,742 Gs | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ (7,077,274 Gs) | 5,666,850 Gs | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ (3,419,055 Gs) | 1,990,060 Gs | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ (456,723 Gs) | 318,577 Gs | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ (3,576,426 Gs) | 3,234,910 Gs | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ (2,053,940 Gs) | 1,878,660 Gs | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (220,569 Gs) | 318,468 Gs | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ (104,830 Gs) | 86,486 Gs | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ (2,088,150 Gs) | 1,790,100 Gs | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (364,346 Gs) | 992,189 Gs | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (34,097 Gs) | 21,724 Gs | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (38,734 Gs) | 27,548 Gs | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (293,794 Gs) | 256,810 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ (250,575 Gs) | 198,423 Gs | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (464,091 Gs) | 433,758 Gs | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ (415,935 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 51% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (178,076,756 Gs) | 74,304,900 Gs | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (5,199 Gs) | 5,712 Gs | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ (216,759 Gs) | 146,631 Gs | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (12,142 Gs) | 25,989 Gs | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (46,006 Gs) | 38,307 Gs | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ (199,704 Gs) | 125,587 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (29,646 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (16,374 Gs) | 14,890 Gs | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (26,193 Gs) | 21,386 Gs | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (10,394 Gs) | 6,254 Gs | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (8,478 Gs) | 10,088 Gs | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ (51,400 Gs) | 42,465 Gs | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 13% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ (131,698 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ (70,485 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (682,146 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 489% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ (282,581 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (53,049 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (23,085 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (19,250 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ (2,773,458 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (409 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (353,479 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (24,056 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 28% more expensive than in Paraguay
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