- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 1% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (€5.46) | €9 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (€5.18) | €5.87 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 ฿ (€1.74) | €2.93 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (€1.33) | €0.70 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (€1.79) | €2.02 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (€1.17) | €1.33 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (€10) | €4.42 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (€1.97) | €1.46 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (€1.15) | €0.85 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.47) | €0.99 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 ฿ (€18) | €5.80 | + 210% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (€0.91) | €1.93 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (€1.32) | €0.90 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,094 ฿ (€1,105) | €1,033 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,964 ฿ (€603) | €765 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,835 ฿ (€74) | €110 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,776 ฿ (€519) | €752 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,939 ฿ (€287) | €476 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,866 ฿ (€49) | €74 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 481 ฿ (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,511 ฿ (€328) | €381 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 ฿ (€61) | €99 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (€4.66) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 222 ฿ (€5.83) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,145 ฿ (€56) | €78 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (€44) | €30 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,232 ฿ (€85) | €83 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,115 ฿ (€82) | €92 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,638,960 ฿ (€43,019) | €26,549 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (€0.76) | €1.51 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,303 ฿ (€34) | €39 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (€1.76) | €4.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (€4.38) | €7 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 821 ฿ (€22) | €47 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (€3.50) | €3.54 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (€2.24) | €3.51 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (€2.75) | €4.16 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (€1.34) | €1.73 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (€1.53) | €2.30 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 658 ฿ (€17) | €26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 381 ฿ (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,031 ฿ (€53) | €42 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,491 ฿ (€39) | €40 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ฿ (€5.61) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 103 ฿ (€2.69) | €2.91 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (€2.67) | €2.57 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,162 ฿ (€450) | €517 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.25 ฿ (€0.03) | €0.24 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,996 ฿ (€52) | €37 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (€3.14) | €4.95 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 9% cheaper than in Portugal
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