Cost of living in Thailand compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 182 ฿ (€4.89) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 244 ฿ (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (€1.43) | €3.08 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (€1.63) | €0.79 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (€2.32) | €2.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 56 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.76 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 286 ฿ (€8) | €4.87 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 ฿ (€2.50) | €1.70 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 ฿ (€1.36) | €1.16 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ฿ (€1.61) | €1.16 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 790 ฿ (€21) | €4.52 | + 370% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 48 ฿ (€1.28) | €2.32 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 ฿ (€1.04) | €0.81 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,056 ฿ (€1,212) | €1,108 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,600 ฿ (€743) | €845 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,520 ฿ (€68) | €124 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,758 ฿ (€801) | €835 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,482 ฿ (€363) | €596 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,618 ฿ (€44) | €144 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 464 ฿ (€12) | €30 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,514 ฿ (€256) | €370 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,317 ฿ (€62) | €99 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 ฿ (€4.45) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,797 ฿ (€48) | €79 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,143 ฿ (€31) | €28 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,769 ฿ (€75) | €73 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,771 ฿ (€75) | €89 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 943,676 ฿ (€25,395) | €29,925 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 ฿ (€1.04) | €1.92 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,048 ฿ (€28) | €38 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 ฿ (€1.75) | €4.42 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 ฿ (€2.74) | €5.23 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 763 ฿ (€21) | €56 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ฿ (€3.78) | €3.97 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 ฿ (€2.42) | €3.29 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 123 ฿ (€3.31) | €4.71 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 ฿ (€1.59) | €1.83 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (€1.50) | €2.32 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 211 ฿ (€5.67) | €13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 732 ฿ (€20) | €27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 371 ฿ (€10) | €14 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,878 ฿ (€104) | €34 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,644 ฿ (€44) | €40 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 328 ฿ (€9) | €8 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 99 ฿ (€2.65) | €2.57 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 92 ฿ (€2.49) | €2.03 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,184 ฿ (€678) | €563 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 ฿ (€0.05) | €0.32 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,796 ฿ (€48) | €35 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ (€3.68) | €5.06 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,001 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Portugal
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