- 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 | 201 ฿ (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 42 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 195 ฿ (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 23 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 14 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 4.57 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 51 ฿ (﷼ 5.82) | ﷼ 5.47 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 362 ฿ (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 15 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 ฿ (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 ฿ (﷼ 5.59) | ﷼ 3.42 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 723 ฿ (﷼ 83) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (﷼ 4.05) | ﷼ 7 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 ฿ (﷼ 5.48) | ﷼ 2.01 | + 172% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,631 ฿ (﷼ 4,668) | ﷼ 3,907 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 22,482 ฿ (﷼ 2,583) | ﷼ 2,470 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,132 ฿ (﷼ 360) | ﷼ 392 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,692 ฿ (﷼ 2,377) | ﷼ 2,450 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,352 ฿ (﷼ 1,189) | ﷼ 1,556 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 ฿ (﷼ 193) | ﷼ 391 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 531 ฿ (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 155 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,512 ฿ (﷼ 1,552) | ﷼ 1,278 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,362 ฿ (﷼ 271) | ﷼ 419 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 149 ฿ (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 30 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 209 ฿ (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 26 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,352 ฿ (﷼ 270) | ﷼ 148 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,576 ฿ (﷼ 181) | ﷼ 196 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,182 ฿ (﷼ 366) | ﷼ 315 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,883 ฿ (﷼ 331) | ﷼ 278 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 49% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,818,760 ฿ (﷼ 208,962) | ﷼ 68,920 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (﷼ 3.24) | ﷼ 1.32 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,220 ฿ (﷼ 140) | ﷼ 180 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 62 ฿ (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 46 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 683 ฿ (﷼ 79) | ﷼ 123 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 113 ฿ (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 22 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 ฿ (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 16 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (﷼ 5.18) | ﷼ 7 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 9 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 271 ฿ (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 23 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 3% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 733 ฿ (﷼ 84) | ﷼ 81 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 376 ฿ (﷼ 43) | ﷼ 102 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,028 ฿ (﷼ 233) | ﷼ 391 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,656 ฿ (﷼ 190) | ﷼ 211 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 242 ฿ (﷼ 28) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,303 ฿ (﷼ 1,873) | ﷼ 2,047 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ฿ (﷼ 1.49) | ﷼ 0.61 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,242 ฿ (﷼ 258) | ﷼ 357 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 24 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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SAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,235 prices entered by 690 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 6% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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