Cost of living in Thailand compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ (₨422) | ₨378 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (₨506) | ₨294 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ (₨121) | ₨141 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (₨111) | ₨52 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (₨167) | ₨76 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (₨84) | ₨37 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ (₨930) | ₨231 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (₨211) | ₨145 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (₨102) | ₨32 | + 223% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (₨120) | ₨137 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (₨1,724) | ₨739 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (₨101) | ₨86 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ (₨98) | ₨35 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ (₨82,752) | ₨33,656 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ (₨39,978) | ₨20,448 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ (₨5,340) | ₨4,358 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ (₨41,818) | ₨18,324 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ (₨24,016) | ₨11,785 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (₨2,579) | ₨3,142 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ (₨1,226) | ₨704 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ (₨24,416) | ₨29,665 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (₨4,260) | ₨10,607 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (₨399) | ₨414 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (₨453) | ₨214 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (₨3,435) | ₨2,363 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ (₨2,930) | ₨2,496 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (₨5,426) | ₨3,665 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ (₨4,863) | ₨2,716 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (₨2,082,193) | ₨932,523 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (₨61) | ₨82 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ (₨2,534) | ₨1,165 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (₨142) | ₨100 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (₨538) | ₨204 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ (₨2,335) | ₨635 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (₨347) | ₨319 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (₨191) | ₨169 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (₨306) | ₨257 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (₨122) | ₨144 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (₨99) | ₨72 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ (₨601) | ₨234 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ (₨1,540) | ₨1,203 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ (₨824) | ₨478 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (₨7,976) | ₨1,603 | + 397% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ (₨3,304) | ₨1,529 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (₨620) | ₨509 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (₨270) | ₨181 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (₨225) | ₨188 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ (₨32,429) | ₨37,663 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (₨4.78) | ₨4.97 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (₨4,133) | ₨1,497 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (₨281) | ₨269 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,897 prices entered by 1,998 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 63% more expensive than in India
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