- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 190 ฿ (€4.95) | €12 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ฿ (€4.97) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 ฿ (€1.83) | €3.64 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 ฿ (€1.40) | €0.89 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (€1.79) | €2.40 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (€1.28) | €1.79 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 371 ฿ (€10) | €5.86 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 95 ฿ (€2.49) | €1.73 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 ฿ (€1.27) | €1.13 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (€1.47) | €0.81 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 786 ฿ (€20) | €7 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (€0.95) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 ฿ (€1.17) | €0.91 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,227 ฿ (€1,049) | €1,260 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,464 ฿ (€560) | €862 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,136 ฿ (€82) | €142 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 20,877 ฿ (€545) | €813 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,541 ฿ (€275) | €570 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,640 ฿ (€43) | €116 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 547 ฿ (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,549 ฿ (€327) | €384 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,317 ฿ (€60) | €89 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 ฿ (€4.20) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 235 ฿ (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,296 ฿ (€60) | €79 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,577 ฿ (€41) | €31 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,130 ฿ (€82) | €79 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,100 ฿ (€81) | €94 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 0% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,584,340 ฿ (€41,331) | €20,272 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (€0.73) | €1.20 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,151 ฿ (€30) | €49 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 58 ฿ (€1.51) | €7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 142 ฿ (€3.70) | €5.04 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 854 ฿ (€22) | €53 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 113 ฿ (€2.95) | €4.22 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (€2.23) | €2.68 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 111 ฿ (€2.91) | €2.92 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (€1.09) | €1.26 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 74 ฿ (€1.92) | €1.71 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 271 ฿ (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 8% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 784 ฿ (€20) | €31 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 379 ฿ (€10) | €16 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,964 ฿ (€51) | €70 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,586 ฿ (€41) | €50 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244 ฿ (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 105 ฿ (€2.75) | €2.30 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 97 ฿ (€2.53) | €4.66 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,534 ฿ (€405) | €470 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17 ฿ (€0.43) | €0.27 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,059 ฿ (€54) | €45 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (€3.08) | €5.08 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,069 prices entered by 1,810 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Spain
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