Cost of living in Thailand compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Thailand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 135 ฿ (CHF 3.65) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 233 ฿ (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (CHF 1.40) | CHF 13 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (CHF 1.72) | CHF 1.66 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 78 ฿ (CHF 2.11) | CHF 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (CHF 1.31) | CHF 3.96 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 331 ฿ (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 91 ฿ (CHF 2.47) | CHF 3.60 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.18 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (CHF 1.58) | CHF 1.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 ฿ (CHF 19) | CHF 14 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 46 ฿ (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.44 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 46 ฿ (CHF 1.24) | CHF 2.68 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Thailand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 52,472 ฿ (CHF 1,417) | CHF 3,452 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,396 ฿ (CHF 740) | CHF 2,615 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,074 ฿ (CHF 56) | CHF 115 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,139 ฿ (CHF 625) | CHF 1,938 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,093 ฿ (CHF 299) | CHF 1,537 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,785 ฿ (CHF 48) | CHF 44 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 483 ฿ (CHF 13) | CHF 49 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,611 ฿ (CHF 232) | CHF 474 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,936 ฿ (CHF 52) | CHF 124 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (CHF 4.79) | CHF 7 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 242 ฿ (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Thailand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,093 ฿ (CHF 56) | CHF 106 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,153 ฿ (CHF 31) | CHF 49 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,897 ฿ (CHF 78) | CHF 113 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,660 ฿ (CHF 72) | CHF 183 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Thailand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,978 ฿ (CHF 23,516) | CHF 30,010 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ (CHF 1.03) | CHF 1.97 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,276 ฿ (CHF 34) | CHF 80 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Thailand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 ฿ (CHF 2.08) | CHF 17 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 199 ฿ (CHF 5.37) | CHF 17 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 867 ฿ (CHF 23) | CHF 120 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 150 ฿ (CHF 4.05) | CHF 4.82 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 81 ฿ (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.82 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 ฿ (CHF 2.87) | CHF 3.48 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 76 ฿ (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.57 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 64 ฿ (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.05 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 189 ฿ (CHF 5.09) | CHF 49 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 58% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Thailand | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 809 ฿ (CHF 22) | CHF 66 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 395 ฿ (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,279 ฿ (CHF 35) | CHF 95 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,372 ฿ (CHF 37) | CHF 113 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 266 ฿ (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (CHF 2.24) | CHF 4.99 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93 ฿ (CHF 2.52) | CHF 7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,363 ฿ (CHF 550) | CHF 693 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 ฿ (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.22 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,703 ฿ (CHF 46) | CHF 87 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 138 ฿ (CHF 3.72) | CHF 9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland
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