Cost of living in Thailand compared to Portugal
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (€4.39) | €11 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (€5.92) | €8 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (€1.65) | €3.59 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (€1.68) | €0.98 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (€2.26) | €3.23 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (€1.74) | €2.16 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (€7) | €5.33 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (€1.69) | €2.10 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (€1.18) | €1.63 | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (€1.35) | €1.20 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (€14) | €5.82 | + 144% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (€1.09) | €2.08 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (€1.94) | €0.95 | + 105% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (€932) | €1,350 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (€517) | €987 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (€102) | €155 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (€545) | €1,066 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (€297) | €731 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (€44) | €130 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (€179) | €367 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (€71) | €135 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (€4.83) | €8 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (€9) | €9 | - 0% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (€51) | €84 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (€33) | €37 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (€78) | €81 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (€53) | €84 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (€33,509) | €25,252 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (€0.94) | €1.77 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (€36) | €38 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (€3.30) | €4.14 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (€4.22) | €9 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (€26) | €70 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (€3.86) | €4.74 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (€3.31) | €4.04 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (€4.00) | €4.85 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (€1.79) | €2.54 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (€1.19) | €2.31 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (€18) | €34 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (€11) | €15 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (€116) | €60 | + 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (€2.58) | €3.60 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (€2.94) | €1.90 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (€757) | €656 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,855 ฿ (€47) | €38 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (€3.75) | €5.16 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in Portugal
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