- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 ฿ (€5.27) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 166 ฿ (€4.48) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (€1.49) | €3.48 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (€1.22) | €0.88 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (€1.85) | €2.49 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (€1.06) | €1.73 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 515 ฿ (€14) | €5.59 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ฿ (€1.46) | €1.79 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (€0.97) | €1.05 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (€1.33) | €0.84 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 523 ฿ (€14) | €6 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 28 ฿ (€0.75) | €1.60 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (€0.84) | €0.94 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,019 ฿ (€1,051) | €1,292 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,305 ฿ (€574) | €896 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,191 ฿ (€59) | €129 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,579 ฿ (€500) | €853 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,256 ฿ (€303) | €638 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,383 ฿ (€37) | €92 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 407 ฿ (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,953 ฿ (€268) | €363 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,719 ฿ (€46) | €79 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 ฿ (€3.39) | €7 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 ฿ (€5.43) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,775 ฿ (€48) | €74 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 944 ฿ (€25) | €29 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (€63) | €80 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,704 ฿ (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 972,872 ฿ (€26,208) | €19,404 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (€0.74) | €1.26 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 914 ฿ (€25) | €48 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 ฿ (€1.70) | €5.86 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 ฿ (€3.43) | €4.78 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 673 ฿ (€18) | €55 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 83 ฿ (€2.24) | €4.43 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (€2.16) | €2.60 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 ฿ (€1.98) | €2.79 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (€1.05) | €1.29 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (€1.17) | €1.66 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 217 ฿ (€5.85) | €13 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 510 ฿ (€14) | €31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 379 ฿ (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,345 ฿ (€36) | €69 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 ฿ (€26) | €46 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 157 ฿ (€4.22) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 84 ฿ (€2.27) | €2.12 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (€2.23) | €4.14 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,126 ฿ (€354) | €463 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.45 ฿ (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,170 ฿ (€32) | €44 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 81 ฿ (€2.19) | €5.09 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,316 prices entered by 1,565 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in Spain
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