Cost of living in Thailand compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Thailand | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (34 kr) | 127 kr | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (67 kr) | 91 kr | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (18 kr) | 64 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (19 kr) | 16 kr | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (27 kr) | 40 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (16 kr) | 39 kr | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (91 kr) | 54 kr | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (31 kr) | 30 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (17 kr) | 14 kr | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (17 kr) | 19 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (222 kr) | 114 kr | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (18 kr) | 23 kr | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Thailand | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ (19,597 kr) | 18,598 kr | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ (9,607 kr) | 13,876 kr | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (657 kr) | 1,095 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ (6,893 kr) | 12,702 kr | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ (3,217 kr) | 9,427 kr | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (496 kr) | 576 kr | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (166 kr) | 324 kr | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (3,322 kr) | 3,909 kr | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (743 kr) | 2,925 kr | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (64 kr) | 123 kr | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (89 kr) | 279 kr | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Thailand | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (615 kr) | 923 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (390 kr) | 430 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (925 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (1,035 kr) | 1,376 kr | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Thailand | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (315,853 kr) | 294,774 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (13 kr) | 21 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (401 kr) | 841 kr | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Thailand | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (20 kr) | 53 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (49 kr) | 127 kr | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (276 kr) | 273 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (47 kr) | 39 kr | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (33 kr) | 31 kr | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (43 kr) | 36 kr | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (19 kr) | 31 kr | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (22 kr) | 24 kr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (68 kr) | 338 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Thailand | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (227 kr) | 465 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (167 kr) | 301 kr | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (778 kr) | 1,000 kr | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (329 kr) | 787 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (85 kr) | 160 kr | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (25 kr) | 42 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (26 kr) | 72 kr | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (9,175 kr) | 9,261 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.49 kr) | 1.32 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (602 kr) | 398 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (47 kr) | 69 kr | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Sweden
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