Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 ฿ (€5.18) | €14 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (€5.38) | €8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (€1.75) | €3.47 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (€1.33) | €0.83 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 75 ฿ (€2.05) | €2.37 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (€1.06) | €1.65 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 ฿ (€10) | €6 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (€2.40) | €1.65 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (€1.26) | €1.12 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.53) | €0.88 | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 757 ฿ (€21) | €7 | + 205% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 38 ฿ (€1.05) | €1.62 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 ฿ (€1.24) | €0.86 | + 44% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,646 ฿ (€978) | €1,228 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,848 ฿ (€517) | €757 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (€62) | €107 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,202 ฿ (€554) | €752 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,582 ฿ (€290) | €532 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (€30) | €79 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 508 ฿ (€14) | €29 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (€266) | €347 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,926 ฿ (€53) | €94 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 ฿ (€4.51) | €7 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176 ฿ (€4.82) | €10 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (€39) | €77 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (€35) | €31 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,846 ฿ (€78) | €76 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (€69) | €84 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 991,938 ฿ (€27,213) | €23,398 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (€0.69) | €1.23 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (€31) | €43 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (€4.34) | €6 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 ฿ (€7) | €7 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (€31) | €58 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (€3.98) | €4.04 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (€2.50) | €2.40 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (€3.51) | €2.90 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (€1.65) | €1.36 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (€1.33) | €1.88 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ฿ (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 20% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 696 ฿ (€19) | €29 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (€11) | €16 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (€92) | €48 | + 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,612 ฿ (€44) | €42 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 273 ฿ (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 ฿ (€3.22) | €2.49 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 ฿ (€2.83) | €3.96 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (€398) | €474 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (€0.08) | €0.24 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,921 ฿ (€53) | €47 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (€3.23) | €4.93 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,934 prices entered by 1,501 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Spain
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