Cost of living in Thailand compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 201 ฿ (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (6 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (4.79 zł) | 6 zł | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ (48 zł) | 12 zł | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 ฿ (11 zł) | 3.66 zł | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (5.70 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (7 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 709 ฿ (88 zł) | 27 zł | + 225% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (5.05 zł) | 6 zł | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (5.37 zł) | 2.75 zł | + 95% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 33,535 ฿ (4,152 zł) | 4,004 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,883 ฿ (2,214 zł) | 2,922 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (279 zł) | 471 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,152 ฿ (2,247 zł) | 2,463 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,693 ฿ (1,200 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (133 zł) | 309 zł | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 525 ฿ (65 zł) | 48 zł | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (1,200 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,925 ฿ (238 zł) | 419 zł | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (21 zł) | 30 zł | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ (21 zł) | 22 zł | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (176 zł) | 292 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (159 zł) | 160 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,249 ฿ (278 zł) | 294 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (310 zł) | 342 zł | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (107,819 zł) | 75,305 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (3.08 zł) | 4.52 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (140 zł) | 102 zł | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (28 zł) | 29 zł | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (139 zł) | 137 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ฿ (7 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 248 ฿ (31 zł) | 45 zł | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 16% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 624 ฿ (77 zł) | 72 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (50 zł) | 56 zł | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (413 zł) | 214 zł | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,418 ฿ (176 zł) | 123 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 237 ฿ (29 zł) | 21 zł | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (1,795 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (0.34 zł) | 0.45 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,700 ฿ (210 zł) | 112 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Poland
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