Cost of living in Thailand compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Thailand | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (19 zł) | 43 zł | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (26 zł) | 30 zł | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (7 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 81% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (32 zł) | 19 zł | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (7 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (5.08 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (5.83 zł) | 4.14 zł | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (61 zł) | 33 zł | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (4.71 zł) | 9 zł | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (8 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 120% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Thailand | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (4,018 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (2,230 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (441 zł) | 889 zł | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (2,349 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (1,282 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (188 zł) | 459 zł | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (50 zł) | 56 zł | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (773 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (304 zł) | 679 zł | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (21 zł) | 44 zł | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (37 zł) | 46 zł | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Thailand | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (219 zł) | 301 zł | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (144 zł) | 151 zł | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (334 zł) | 338 zł | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (227 zł) | 387 zł | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Thailand | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (144,395 zł) | 118,744 zł | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (4.06 zł) | 7 zł | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (155 zł) | 111 zł | + 40% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Thailand | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (14 zł) | 28 zł | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (18 zł) | 22 zł | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (111 zł) | 187 zł | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (5.14 zł) | 10 zł | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (28 zł) | 54 zł | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Thailand | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (78 zł) | 104 zł | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (49 zł) | 56 zł | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (501 zł) | 232 zł | + 116% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (129 zł) | 186 zł | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (37 zł) | 29 zł | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (3,263 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.17 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,870 ฿ (206 zł) | 151 zł | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Poland
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