Cost of living in Thailand compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ ($5.61) | $13 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ ($1.61) | $4.74 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ ($1.48) | $1.84 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ ($2.23) | $3.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ ($1.12) | $4.47 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ ($12) | $4.65 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ ($2.81) | $5.45 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ ($1.36) | $2.92 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ ($1.60) | $1.81 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ ($23) | $15 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ ($1.34) | $1.45 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ ($1.31) | $2.06 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ ($1,100) | $1,454 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ ($531) | $908 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ ($71) | $166 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ ($556) | $736 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ ($319) | $512 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ ($34) | $131 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ ($16) | $42 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ ($325) | $337 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ ($57) | $86 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ ($5.30) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 17% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ ($46) | $45 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ ($39) | $49 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ ($72) | $86 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ ($65) | $92 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ ($27,681) | $25,896 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ ($0.81) | $0.74 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ ($34) | $33 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ ($1.89) | $6 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ ($31) | $41 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ ($4.61) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ ($2.55) | $4.31 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ ($4.07) | $3.99 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ ($1.62) | $2.73 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ ($1.32) | $2.18 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ ($20) | $43 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ ($106) | $66 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ ($44) | $73 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ ($8) | $9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ ($3.59) | $3.23 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ ($2.99) | $2.85 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ ($431) | $524 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ ($0.06) | $0.12 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ ($55) | $38 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ ($3.74) | $9 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 27% cheaper than in Puerto Rico
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