- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 207 ฿ (€5.34) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 195 ฿ (€5.04) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (€1.65) | €3.57 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (€1.30) | €0.87 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 ฿ (€1.72) | €2.51 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (€1.26) | €1.75 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 ฿ (€10) | €5.66 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (€1.94) | €1.74 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (€1.16) | €1.11 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.44) | €0.81 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 705 ฿ (€18) | €6 | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 ฿ (€0.87) | €1.51 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 ฿ (€1.24) | €0.93 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,674 ฿ (€1,101) | €1,280 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,534 ฿ (€555) | €881 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,080 ฿ (€79) | €142 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,939 ฿ (€514) | €828 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,032 ฿ (€259) | €599 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,784 ฿ (€46) | €95 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 501 ฿ (€13) | €31 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,747 ฿ (€329) | €386 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,383 ฿ (€61) | €85 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 149 ฿ (€3.84) | €7 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 237 ฿ (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,219 ฿ (€57) | €77 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,708 ฿ (€44) | €30 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,256 ฿ (€84) | €81 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,014 ฿ (€78) | €94 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,882,720 ฿ (€48,564) | €19,632 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (€0.74) | €1.21 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,198 ฿ (€31) | €49 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (€1.64) | €6 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 148 ฿ (€3.83) | €5.16 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 749 ฿ (€19) | €54 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (€3.44) | €4.41 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (€2.20) | €2.72 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 ฿ (€2.64) | €2.91 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (€1.16) | €1.29 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (€1.51) | €1.70 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 ฿ (€7) | €13 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 714 ฿ (€18) | €31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 377 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,028 ฿ (€52) | €75 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,586 ฿ (€41) | €48 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 225 ฿ (€5.81) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ (€2.79) | €2.13 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 106 ฿ (€2.74) | €4.34 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,654 ฿ (€430) | €463 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.56 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.21 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,173 ฿ (€56) | €44 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 116 ฿ (€3.00) | €5.07 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Spain
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