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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 11% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 172 ฿ (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 34 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 ฿ (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 23 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 14 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (﷼ 5.98) | ﷼ 4.72 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (﷼ 4.87) | ﷼ 5.35 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 434 ฿ (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 14 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 81 ฿ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (﷼ 4.44) | ﷼ 4.52 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 47 ฿ (﷼ 5.81) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 632 ฿ (﷼ 78) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (﷼ 3.75) | ﷼ 8 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ฿ (﷼ 3.55) | ﷼ 2.46 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 35,584 ฿ (﷼ 4,405) | ﷼ 3,202 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,823 ฿ (﷼ 2,330) | ﷼ 2,350 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,825 ฿ (﷼ 226) | ﷼ 388 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,041 ฿ (﷼ 2,357) | ﷼ 2,326 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,031 ฿ (﷼ 1,365) | ﷼ 1,629 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,110 ฿ (﷼ 137) | ﷼ 431 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 441 ฿ (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 183 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,748 ฿ (﷼ 1,207) | ﷼ 1,262 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,674 ฿ (﷼ 207) | ﷼ 419 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 135 ฿ (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 30 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142 ฿ (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 32 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,602 ฿ (﷼ 198) | ﷼ 198 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 817 ฿ (﷼ 101) | ﷼ 176 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,082 ฿ (﷼ 258) | ﷼ 344 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,621 ฿ (﷼ 201) | ﷼ 285 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 682,641 ฿ (﷼ 84,501) | ﷼ 72,812 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (﷼ 3.33) | ﷼ 1.50 | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 770 ฿ (﷼ 95) | ﷼ 169 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 57 ฿ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ฿ (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 56 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 602 ฿ (﷼ 75) | ﷼ 114 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 78 ฿ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 26 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 ฿ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 17 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 76 ฿ (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 17 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36 ฿ (﷼ 4.41) | ﷼ 8 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (﷼ 5.91) | ﷼ 10 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 180 ฿ (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 17 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 482 ฿ (﷼ 60) | ﷼ 76 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 355 ฿ (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 139 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,129 ฿ (﷼ 140) | ﷼ 209 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,027 ฿ (﷼ 127) | ﷼ 148 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 192 ฿ (﷼ 24) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 12 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,282 ฿ (﷼ 1,520) | ﷼ 1,857 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (﷼ 0.37) | ﷼ 0.51 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,404 ฿ (﷼ 174) | ﷼ 324 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 ฿ (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 25 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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