Cost of living in Thailand compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (£3.76) | £13 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (£5.07) | £8 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (£1.41) | £4.26 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (£1.43) | £1.20 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (£1.93) | £3.63 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (£1.49) | £2.28 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (£6) | £5.34 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (£1.45) | £2.13 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (£1.01) | £0.89 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (£1.16) | £1.97 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (£12) | £10 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (£0.94) | £2.36 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (£1.66) | £1.04 | + 59% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (£798) | £1,997 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (£443) | £1,637 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (£88) | £229 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (£467) | £1,818 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (£255) | £1,060 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (£37) | £190 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (£10) | £26 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (£154) | £324 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (£60) | £83 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (£4.14) | £7 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (£7) | £16 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (£43) | £73 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (£29) | £32 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (£66) | £81 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (£45) | £83 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (£28,686) | £25,126 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (£0.81) | £1.44 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (£31) | £85 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (£2.82) | £5.04 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (£3.61) | £8 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (£22) | £74 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (£3.30) | £4.77 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (£2.84) | £1.97 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (£3.42) | £3.78 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (£1.53) | £2.39 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (£1.02) | £1.77 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (£5.59) | £14 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (£15) | £40 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (£10) | £19 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (£100) | £124 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (£26) | £69 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (£7) | £11 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (£2.20) | £3.71 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (£2.51) | £5.75 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (£648) | £537 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (£0.03) | £0.28 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,855 ฿ (£41) | £35 | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (£3.21) | £14 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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