Cost of living in Thailand compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (£2.58) | £14 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (£4.99) | £6 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (£1.31) | £3.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (£1.39) | £1.06 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (£2.03) | £3.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (£1.21) | £1.90 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (£7) | £3.82 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (£2.30) | £1.95 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (£1.27) | £0.94 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (£1.31) | £1.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (£17) | £8 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (£0.97) | £2.18 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (£1.37) | £1.03 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ (£1,468) | £1,807 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ (£719) | £1,264 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (£49) | £217 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ (£516) | £1,029 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ (£241) | £758 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (£37) | £123 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (£12) | £26 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (£249) | £301 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (£56) | £94 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (£4.79) | £6 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (£7) | £14 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (£46) | £62 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (£29) | £31 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (£69) | £68 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (£77) | £68 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (£23,653) | £25,499 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (£0.94) | £1.65 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (£30) | £78 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (£1.48) | £3.52 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (£3.66) | £10 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (£21) | £81 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (£3.50) | £3.35 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (£2.45) | £1.71 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (£3.24) | £3.61 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (£1.39) | £2.29 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (£1.65) | £1.68 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (£5.12) | £14 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (£17) | £37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (£12) | £19 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (£58) | £148 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (£25) | £60 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (£6) | £10 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (£1.87) | £3.18 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (£1.94) | £4.68 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (£687) | £433 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (£0.04) | £0.11 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (£45) | £33 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (£3.50) | £12 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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