Cost of living in Thailand compared to Spain
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (€3.13) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (€5.65) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (€1.48) | €3.90 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.03 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (€2.24) | €3.06 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (€1.36) | €2.25 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (€2.57) | €1.96 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (€1.42) | €1.32 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (€1.46) | €1.06 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (€17) | €7 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (€1.10) | €2.03 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (€1.54) | €1.00 | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (€1,525) | €1,293 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (€764) | €872 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (€72) | €122 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (€551) | €819 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (€264) | €602 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (€51) | €82 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (€14) | €27 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (€374) | €346 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (€62) | €101 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (€5.36) | €8 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 10% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (€52) | €75 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (€32) | €31 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (€87) | €90 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (€26,398) | €26,211 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (€1.06) | €1.64 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (€34) | €30 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (€1.66) | €8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (€4.10) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (€23) | €62 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (€3.92) | €3.97 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (€2.75) | €2.66 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (€3.63) | €3.36 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (€1.55) | €2.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (€1.85) | €2.00 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Thailand | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (€14) | €16 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (€65) | €61 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (€28) | €49 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (€2.09) | €2.65 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (€2.21) | €4.67 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (€769) | €525 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (€50) | €48 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (€3.90) | €5.21 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 19% cheaper than in Spain
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