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Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 170 ฿ (€4.74) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 160 ฿ (€4.48) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ฿ (€1.68) | €3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (€1.35) | €0.86 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (€1.91) | €2.51 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (€1.15) | €1.76 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 541 ฿ (€15) | €5.69 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (€2.13) | €1.79 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35 ฿ (€0.98) | €1.05 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (€1.44) | €0.84 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 617 ฿ (€17) | €5.99 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ (€0.83) | €1.63 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (€1.00) | €0.94 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,846 ฿ (€1,085) | €1,267 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,297 ฿ (€595) | €896 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,006 ฿ (€56) | €123 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,758 ฿ (€552) | €813 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,555 ฿ (€323) | €615 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,114 ฿ (€31) | €89 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 448 ฿ (€13) | €30 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,786 ฿ (€301) | €374 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,391 ฿ (€67) | €83 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 134 ฿ (€3.76) | €7 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 192 ฿ (€5.36) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,852 ฿ (€52) | €78 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 954 ฿ (€27) | €29 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,508 ฿ (€70) | €78 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,005 ฿ (€56) | €95 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 854,626 ฿ (€23,875) | €19,459 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (€0.81) | €1.29 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,032 ฿ (€29) | €48 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (€1.55) | €5.22 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 116 ฿ (€3.24) | €6 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 762 ฿ (€21) | €63 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 85 ฿ (€2.38) | €4.67 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (€2.39) | €2.79 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ (€2.23) | €2.81 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (€1.17) | €1.41 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (€1.35) | €1.79 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 219 ฿ (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 560 ฿ (€16) | €31 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 354 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,556 ฿ (€43) | €59 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,166 ฿ (€33) | €45 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 196 ฿ (€5.48) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ฿ (€2.43) | €2.03 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (€2.64) | €4.00 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,550 ฿ (€406) | €427 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 ฿ (€0.09) | €0.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,459 ฿ (€41) | €43 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 87 ฿ (€2.42) | €5.06 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,160 prices entered by 1,572 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Spain
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