- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Saudi Arabia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 1% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 38 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 24 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 14 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (﷼ 5.88) | ﷼ 4.84 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 9 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (﷼ 5.18) | ﷼ 5.44 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (﷼ 46) | ﷼ 14 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (﷼ 5.06) | ﷼ 3.55 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 ฿ (﷼ 79) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (﷼ 4.01) | ﷼ 7 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (﷼ 5.80) | ﷼ 1.97 | + 194% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,094 ฿ (﷼ 4,870) | ﷼ 3,792 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,964 ฿ (﷼ 2,657) | ﷼ 2,732 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,835 ฿ (﷼ 328) | ﷼ 406 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,776 ฿ (﷼ 2,288) | ﷼ 3,065 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,939 ฿ (﷼ 1,265) | ﷼ 1,897 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,866 ฿ (﷼ 216) | ﷼ 239 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 481 ฿ (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 153 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,511 ฿ (﷼ 1,447) | ﷼ 1,240 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,324 ฿ (﷼ 269) | ﷼ 415 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 32 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 222 ฿ (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 30 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 2% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,145 ฿ (﷼ 248) | ﷼ 168 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (﷼ 195) | ﷼ 228 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,232 ฿ (﷼ 374) | ﷼ 348 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,115 ฿ (﷼ 360) | ﷼ 296 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 37% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,638,960 ฿ (﷼ 189,602) | ﷼ 77,299 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (﷼ 3.35) | ﷼ 1.55 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,303 ฿ (﷼ 151) | ﷼ 183 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 38% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 12 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 57 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 821 ฿ (﷼ 95) | ﷼ 179 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 28 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 15 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (﷼ 5.90) | ﷼ 7 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 24 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 658 ฿ (﷼ 76) | ﷼ 81 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 381 ฿ (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 108 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,031 ฿ (﷼ 235) | ﷼ 268 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,491 ฿ (﷼ 173) | ﷼ 235 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ฿ (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 103 ฿ (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 16 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,162 ฿ (﷼ 1,985) | ﷼ 2,119 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.25 ฿ (﷼ 0.14) | ﷼ 0.51 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,996 ฿ (﷼ 231) | ﷼ 368 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 25 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11568
SAR
/
THB
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Cost of living in Thailand is 4% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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