English
Español- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 170 ฿ (€4.72) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 160 ฿ (€4.46) | €5.84 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ฿ (€1.68) | €2.80 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (€1.35) | €0.68 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (€1.91) | €2.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (€1.15) | €1.41 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 541 ฿ (€15) | €4.32 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (€2.12) | €1.46 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 ฿ (€0.98) | €0.94 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (€1.43) | €1.06 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 ฿ (€17) | €5.81 | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (€0.83) | €1.91 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (€0.99) | €0.78 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,846 ฿ (€1,081) | €1,158 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,297 ฿ (€592) | €795 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,006 ฿ (€56) | €121 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,758 ฿ (€550) | €838 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,555 ฿ (€321) | €506 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,114 ฿ (€31) | €80 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 448 ฿ (€12) | €25 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,786 ฿ (€300) | €371 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,391 ฿ (€67) | €92 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 134 ฿ (€3.74) | €7 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 192 ฿ (€5.34) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,852 ฿ (€52) | €81 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 954 ฿ (€27) | €29 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,508 ฿ (€70) | €78 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,005 ฿ (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 854,626 ฿ (€23,777) | €25,136 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (€0.81) | €1.52 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,032 ฿ (€29) | €39 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (€1.54) | €7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 ฿ (€3.23) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 762 ฿ (€21) | €45 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 85 ฿ (€2.37) | €4.07 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (€2.38) | €2.97 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ (€2.22) | €4.12 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (€1.16) | €1.49 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (€1.34) | €2.31 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 219 ฿ (€6) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 560 ฿ (€16) | €27 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 ฿ (€10) | €13 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,556 ฿ (€43) | €37 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,166 ฿ (€32) | €42 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 196 ฿ (€5.46) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ฿ (€2.42) | €2.38 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (€2.63) | €2.07 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,550 ฿ (€405) | €497 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 ฿ (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,459 ฿ (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 ฿ (€2.41) | €4.95 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02782
EUR
/
THB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,247 prices entered by 719 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Portugal
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 39% cheaper than in Portugal
- Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Portugal
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Portugal
- Cost of living in Andorra is 16% more expensive than in Portugal
- Cost of living in Angola is 55% more expensive than in Portugal
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 6% more expensive than in Portugal
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 22% more expensive than in Portugal
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in Portugal