Cost of living in Thailand compared to Philippines
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 26% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (Php266) | Php245 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (Php359) | Php206 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Php100) | Php132 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (Php101) | Php112 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (Php137) | Php108 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (Php105) | Php89 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (Php448) | Php179 | + 151% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (Php103) | Php168 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (Php71) | Php104 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Php82) | Php64 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (Php859) | Php397 | + 117% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (Php66) | Php87 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (Php118) | Php53 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (Php56,464) | Php37,823 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (Php31,330) | Php30,442 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (Php6,201) | Php5,658 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (Php33,008) | Php26,810 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (Php18,012) | Php16,268 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (Php2,639) | Php3,698 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (Php709) | Php1,172 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (Php10,862) | Php20,706 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (Php4,277) | Php5,329 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (Php293) | Php433 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (Php516) | Php755 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Php3,074) | Php2,273 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (Php2,018) | Php1,572 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (Php4,698) | Php4,144 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (Php3,187) | Php3,659 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 70% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (Php2,029,029) | Php1,319,830 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (Php57) | Php60 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (Php2,180) | Php810 | + 169% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (Php200) | Php217 | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (Php256) | Php532 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (Php1,557) | Php1,632 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Php234) | Php257 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (Php201) | Php165 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (Php242) | Php208 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (Php109) | Php81 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (Php72) | Php87 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (Php395) | Php279 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (Php1,093) | Php637 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (Php683) | Php603 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (Php7,042) | Php20,000 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (Php1,813) | Php1,554 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (Php518) | Php428 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (Php156) | Php168 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (Php178) | Php75 | + 138% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Php45,847) | Php19,960 | + 130% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Php2.43) | Php8 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,870 ฿ (Php2,899) | Php2,505 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (Php227) | Php155 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,032 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Philippines
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