Cost of living in Thailand compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ (SGD $8) | SGD $12 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (SGD $9) | SGD $8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ (SGD $2.17) | SGD $5.49 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (SGD $1.99) | SGD $2.99 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (SGD $2.99) | SGD $3.49 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (SGD $1.50) | SGD $3.43 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ (SGD $17) | SGD $18 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (SGD $3.78) | SGD $4.28 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (SGD $1.83) | SGD $2.50 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (SGD $2.15) | SGD $4.98 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (SGD $31) | SGD $31 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (SGD $1.80) | SGD $2.91 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ (SGD $1.76) | SGD $2.29 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 65% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ (SGD $1,478) | SGD $3,742 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ (SGD $714) | SGD $2,710 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ (SGD $95) | SGD $158 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ (SGD $747) | SGD $3,050 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ (SGD $429) | SGD $1,747 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (SGD $46) | SGD $84 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ (SGD $22) | SGD $43 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ (SGD $436) | SGD $658 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (SGD $76) | SGD $187 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (SGD $7) | SGD $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (SGD $8) | SGD $18 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (SGD $61) | SGD $113 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ (SGD $52) | SGD $50 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (SGD $97) | SGD $141 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ (SGD $87) | SGD $177 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 59% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (SGD $37,187) | SGD $118,218 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (SGD $1.09) | SGD $2.20 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ (SGD $45) | SGD $97 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 48% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (SGD $2.54) | SGD $13 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (SGD $10) | SGD $10 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ (SGD $42) | SGD $69 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (SGD $6) | SGD $14 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (SGD $3.42) | SGD $8 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (SGD $5.47) | SGD $9 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (SGD $2.17) | SGD $2.89 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (SGD $1.77) | SGD $4.27 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ (SGD $11) | SGD $35 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 50% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ (SGD $28) | SGD $54 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ (SGD $15) | SGD $26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (SGD $142) | SGD $134 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ (SGD $59) | SGD $147 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (SGD $11) | SGD $21 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (SGD $4.82) | SGD $6.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (SGD $4.02) | SGD $11 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ (SGD $579) | SGD $724 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (SGD $0.09) | SGD $0.25 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (SGD $74) | SGD $163 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (SGD $5.02) | SGD $14 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 54% cheaper than in Singapore
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