Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 135 ฿ (€3.76) | €16 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 233 ฿ (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (€1.45) | €3.49 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (€1.78) | €0.88 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 ฿ (€2.17) | €2.45 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (€1.35) | €1.80 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 331 ฿ (€9) | €6 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 91 ฿ (€2.55) | €1.88 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (€1.27) | €1.18 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (€1.63) | €0.95 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 ฿ (€19) | €7 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 ฿ (€1.29) | €1.81 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 ฿ (€1.28) | €0.90 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,472 ฿ (€1,463) | €1,175 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,396 ฿ (€764) | €769 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,074 ฿ (€58) | €128 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,139 ฿ (€645) | €728 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,093 ฿ (€309) | €552 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,785 ฿ (€50) | €78 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 483 ฿ (€13) | €29 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,611 ฿ (€240) | €367 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,936 ฿ (€54) | €101 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (€4.94) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 242 ฿ (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,093 ฿ (€58) | €75 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,153 ฿ (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,897 ฿ (€81) | €80 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,660 ฿ (€74) | €89 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,978 ฿ (€24,285) | €24,682 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ (€1.06) | €1.79 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,276 ฿ (€36) | €41 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 ฿ (€2.15) | €6 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 199 ฿ (€5.55) | €6 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 867 ฿ (€24) | €60 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 ฿ (€4.19) | €4.01 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 ฿ (€2.25) | €2.37 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 ฿ (€2.97) | €2.71 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 76 ฿ (€2.13) | €1.51 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 ฿ (€1.77) | €1.70 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 189 ฿ (€5.26) | €17 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 809 ฿ (€23) | €33 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 395 ฿ (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,279 ฿ (€36) | €49 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,372 ฿ (€38) | €44 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 266 ฿ (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (€2.31) | €2.74 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93 ฿ (€2.60) | €4.19 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,363 ฿ (€568) | €444 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 ฿ (€0.05) | €0.24 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,703 ฿ (€47) | €46 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 138 ฿ (€3.84) | €5.01 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Spain
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