Cost of living in Thailand compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ (47 kr) | 110 kr | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (57 kr) | 83 kr | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ (14 kr) | 54 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (13 kr) | 13 kr | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (19 kr) | 34 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (9 kr) | 30 kr | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ (105 kr) | 55 kr | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (24 kr) | 26 kr | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (12 kr) | 11 kr | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (194 kr) | 111 kr | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 51% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ (9,303 kr) | 15,842 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ (4,494 kr) | 12,403 kr | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ (600 kr) | 988 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ (4,701 kr) | 10,576 kr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ (2,700 kr) | 7,519 kr | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (290 kr) | 355 kr | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ (138 kr) | 200 kr | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ (2,745 kr) | 3,716 kr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (479 kr) | 1,057 kr | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (45 kr) | 45 kr | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (51 kr) | 207 kr | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (386 kr) | 984 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ (329 kr) | 391 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (610 kr) | 1,062 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ (547 kr) | 1,244 kr | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (234,075 kr) | 245,474 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ (285 kr) | 738 kr | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (16 kr) | 54 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (60 kr) | 114 kr | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ (263 kr) | 250 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (39 kr) | 37 kr | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (22 kr) | 28 kr | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (34 kr) | 26 kr | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (11 kr) | 19 kr | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ (68 kr) | 311 kr | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ (173 kr) | 399 kr | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ (93 kr) | 261 kr | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (897 kr) | 762 kr | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ (371 kr) | 636 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (70 kr) | 130 kr | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (30 kr) | 40 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (25 kr) | 66 kr | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ (3,646 kr) | 5,576 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (0.54 kr) | 2.78 kr | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (465 kr) | 323 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (32 kr) | 64 kr | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in Sweden
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