Cost of living in Thailand compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 12% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (Php189) | Php227 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (Php341) | Php201 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (Php89) | Php129 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (Php91) | Php98 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (Php135) | Php122 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (Php82) | Php91 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (Php465) | Php197 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (Php155) | Php167 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (Php86) | Php106 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Php88) | Php69 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (Php1,051) | Php512 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (Php66) | Php100 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (Php93) | Php70 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (Php92,076) | Php90,105 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (Php46,154) | Php45,191 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (Php4,364) | Php4,651 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (Php33,268) | Php30,029 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (Php15,966) | Php17,248 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (Php3,059) | Php2,538 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (Php869) | Php1,968 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (Php22,591) | Php13,226 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (Php3,761) | Php5,762 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (Php324) | Php258 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (Php464) | Php329 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Php3,113) | Php2,280 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (Php1,929) | Php1,644 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (Php4,683) | Php4,084 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (Php5,238) | Php3,780 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (Php1,594,168) | Php1,265,270 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (Php64) | Php69 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (Php2,026) | Php799 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 55% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (Php100) | Php400 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (Php247) | Php2,849 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (Php1,396) | Php928 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Php237) | Php215 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (Php166) | Php225 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (Php219) | Php179 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (Php94) | Php84 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (Php112) | Php105 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (Php406) | Php311 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Thailand | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (Php1,100) | Php960 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (Php845) | Php654 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (Php3,938) | Php3,611 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (Php1,670) | Php1,621 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (Php459) | Php503 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (Php126) | Php171 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (Php133) | Php78 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Php46,436) | Php30,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Php2.46) | Php8 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (Php3,049) | Php2,765 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (Php236) | Php151 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Philippines
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