Cost of living in Thailand compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (16 lei) | 53 lei | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (28 lei) | 28 lei | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (7 lei) | 16 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (7 lei) | 7 lei | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (11 lei) | 15 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (38 lei) | 21 lei | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (13 lei) | 4.88 lei | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (7 lei) | 3.66 lei | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (7 lei) | 4.35 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (87 lei) | 34 lei | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (5.47 lei) | 8 lei | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (8 lei) | 3.79 lei | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (7,595 lei) | 3,751 lei | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (3,807 lei) | 2,284 lei | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (360 lei) | 632 lei | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (2,744 lei) | 2,120 lei | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (1,317 lei) | 1,495 lei | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (252 lei) | 440 lei | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (72 lei) | 41 lei | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (1,863 lei) | 1,583 lei | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (310 lei) | 468 lei | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (27 lei) | 49 lei | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (38 lei) | 39 lei | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (257 lei) | 292 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (159 lei) | 190 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (386 lei) | 344 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (432 lei) | 399 lei | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 29% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (131,489 lei) | 102,208 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (5.29 lei) | 7 lei | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (167 lei) | 94 lei | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (8 lei) | 29 lei | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (20 lei) | 29 lei | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (115 lei) | 216 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (20 lei) | 25 lei | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (14 lei) | 18 lei | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (18 lei) | 22 lei | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (33 lei) | 48 lei | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Thailand | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (91 lei) | 136 lei | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (70 lei) | 66 lei | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (325 lei) | 149 lei | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (138 lei) | 211 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (38 lei) | 33 lei | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (11 lei) | 10 lei | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (3,830 lei) | 3,399 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.20 lei) | 0.38 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (251 lei) | 188 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (19 lei) | 23 lei | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 12% more expensive than in Romania
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