Cost of living in Thailand compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 65% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 ฿ (36,433 Gs) | 39,499 Gs | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (42,845 Gs) | 29,616 Gs | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (13,891 Gs) | 9,213 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (10,544 Gs) | 5,150 Gs | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (15,698 Gs) | 11,514 Gs | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (8,409 Gs) | 9,277 Gs | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (85,101 Gs) | 14,469 Gs | + 488% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 ฿ (19,266 Gs) | 10,811 Gs | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (9,997 Gs) | 6,228 Gs | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (12,033 Gs) | 6,186 Gs | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 ฿ (153,943 Gs) | 30,668 Gs | + 402% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (8,863 Gs) | 10,944 Gs | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (9,431 Gs) | 2,025 Gs | + 366% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 42% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,535 ฿ (7,285,429 Gs) | 4,571,740 Gs | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,936 ฿ (3,679,430 Gs) | 2,100,030 Gs | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (488,839 Gs) | 341,740 Gs | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,152 ฿ (3,943,498 Gs) | 3,053,990 Gs | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,693 ฿ (2,105,876 Gs) | 1,959,040 Gs | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (233,771 Gs) | 269,121 Gs | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 ฿ (114,115 Gs) | 77,566 Gs | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (2,106,519 Gs) | 1,756,270 Gs | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,925 ฿ (418,141 Gs) | 609,226 Gs | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (36,185 Gs) | 21,567 Gs | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ (37,049 Gs) | 16,293 Gs | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 42% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (309,183 Gs) | 269,773 Gs | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (279,643 Gs) | 181,592 Gs | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,249 ฿ (488,635 Gs) | 429,196 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (544,775 Gs) | 296,150 Gs | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 60% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (189,195,073 Gs) | 75,065,300 Gs | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (5,411 Gs) | 5,695 Gs | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (245,140 Gs) | 154,538 Gs | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 36% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (34,340 Gs) | 30,600 Gs | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (48,879 Gs) | 42,693 Gs | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (244,407 Gs) | 125,867 Gs | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (31,497 Gs) | 24,561 Gs | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (19,777 Gs) | 15,082 Gs | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (27,828 Gs) | 22,817 Gs | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ฿ (12,292 Gs) | 7,303 Gs | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (10,545 Gs) | 10,674 Gs | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 ฿ (53,883 Gs) | 43,720 Gs | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 624 ฿ (135,488 Gs) | 75,178 Gs | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (87,563 Gs) | 70,382 Gs | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (724,737 Gs) | 112,096 Gs | + 547% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,418 ฿ (308,014 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 237 ฿ (51,545 Gs) | 26,347 Gs | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (22,964 Gs) | 21,280 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (19,515 Gs) | 11,592 Gs | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (3,149,924 Gs) | 4,156,180 Gs | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (605 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,700 ฿ (369,314 Gs) | 233,073 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (25,557 Gs) | 11,398 Gs | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 48% more expensive than in Paraguay
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