Cost of living in Thailand compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Thailand is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (22 lei) | 49 lei | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (29 lei) | 30 lei | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (8 lei) | 15 lei | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (37 lei) | 23 lei | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (8 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (5.86 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (7 lei) | 4.78 lei | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (71 lei) | 35 lei | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (5.44 lei) | 9 lei | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (10 lei) | 3.14 lei | + 208% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (4,640 lei) | 3,678 lei | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (2,575 lei) | 2,402 lei | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (510 lei) | 752 lei | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (2,712 lei) | 2,223 lei | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (1,480 lei) | 1,443 lei | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (217 lei) | 424 lei | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (58 lei) | 38 lei | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (893 lei) | 1,546 lei | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (351 lei) | 609 lei | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (24 lei) | 46 lei | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (42 lei) | 35 lei | + 22% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (253 lei) | 251 lei | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (166 lei) | 176 lei | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (386 lei) | 341 lei | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (262 lei) | 382 lei | - 31% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 43% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (166,734 lei) | 92,766 lei | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (4.69 lei) | 7 lei | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (179 lei) | 96 lei | + 87% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (16 lei) | 36 lei | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (21 lei) | 30 lei | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (128 lei) | 240 lei | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (19 lei) | 25 lei | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (20 lei) | 25 lei | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (5.94 lei) | 18 lei | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (32 lei) | 45 lei | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (90 lei) | 110 lei | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (56 lei) | 58 lei | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (579 lei) | 148 lei | + 292% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (149 lei) | 225 lei | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (43 lei) | 32 lei | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (3,767 lei) | 3,666 lei | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.20 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,855 ฿ (236 lei) | 183 lei | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (19 lei) | 24 lei | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Romania
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