Cost of living in Thailand compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (€2.98) | €10 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (€5.76) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (€1.51) | €3.37 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (€1.60) | €0.91 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (€2.34) | €2.93 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (€1.40) | €2.05 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (€8) | €5.29 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (€2.65) | €1.90 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (€1.46) | €1.57 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.51) | €1.05 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (€19) | €5.27 | + 264% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (€1.12) | €2.17 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (€1.59) | €0.81 | + 96% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 16% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ (€1,694) | €1,217 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ (€830) | €832 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (€57) | €130 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ (€596) | €913 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ (€278) | €601 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (€43) | €107 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (€14) | €28 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (€287) | €328 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (€64) | €114 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (€5.53) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (€8) | €8 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (€53) | €86 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (€34) | €32 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (€80) | €75 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (€89) | €87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (€27,301) | €28,745 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (€1.09) | €1.79 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (€1.71) | €5.02 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (€4.22) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (€24) | €64 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (€4.04) | €3.84 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (€2.83) | €3.90 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (€3.74) | €4.92 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (€1.60) | €2.33 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (€1.91) | €2.27 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (€5.92) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Thailand | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (€20) | €30 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (€14) | €15 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (€67) | €51 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (€7) | €10 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (€2.16) | €3.51 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (€2.24) | €1.88 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (€793) | €564 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.40 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (€52) | €35 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (€4.04) | €5.16 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Portugal
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