Cost of living in Thailand compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 11% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Thailand | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (S/. 12) | S/. 25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (S/. 5.87) | S/. 8 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (S/. 5.95) | S/. 5.07 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (S/. 9) | S/. 10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (S/. 5.40) | S/. 4.02 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (S/. 31) | S/. 13 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (S/. 10) | S/. 4.70 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (S/. 5.62) | S/. 3.68 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (S/. 5.80) | S/. 6 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (S/. 69) | S/. 35 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (S/. 4.36) | S/. 8 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (S/. 6) | S/. 2.25 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 32% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Thailand | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (S/. 6,054) | S/. 3,115 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (S/. 3,035) | S/. 1,642 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (S/. 287) | S/. 208 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (S/. 2,188) | S/. 1,942 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (S/. 1,050) | S/. 1,247 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (S/. 201) | S/. 158 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (S/. 57) | S/. 84 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (S/. 1,485) | S/. 1,290 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (S/. 247) | S/. 460 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (S/. 21) | S/. 37 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (S/. 30) | S/. 23 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Thailand | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (S/. 205) | S/. 171 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (S/. 127) | S/. 103 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (S/. 308) | S/. 253 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (S/. 344) | S/. 238 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 11% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Thailand | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (S/. 104,825) | S/. 64,942 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (S/. 4.22) | S/. 4.90 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (S/. 133) | S/. 134 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Thailand | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (S/. 7) | S/. 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (S/. 92) | S/. 89 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (S/. 16) | S/. 27 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (S/. 6) | S/. 5.54 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (S/. 27) | S/. 33 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Thailand | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (S/. 72) | S/. 45 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (S/. 56) | S/. 31 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (S/. 259) | S/. 119 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (S/. 110) | S/. 117 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (S/. 30) | S/. 35 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (S/. 8) | S/. 15 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (S/. 3,053) | S/. 2,066 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (S/. 0.16) | S/. 0.81 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (S/. 200) | S/. 141 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in Peru
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