PRICES IN THAILAND
Thailand is located in the Southeast part of Asia on the southwest of the Indochinese peninsula. It borders Cambodia and Laos to the east, Myanmar to the west, and Malaysia to the south. It is bounded by the Andaman Sea to the west and the Gulf of Thailand of the South China Sea to the east. It occupies an area of 513,120 km². Thailand is a colorful country with a population of about 70 million people. The income tax rate varies from 5% to 35%, and the unemployment rate does not exceed 2%.
The average salary in Thailand in 2026 is 15,715 Thai Baht per month (505 dollars). Foreign specialists can expect incomes several times higher. In the capital, Bangkok, people earn an average of 650–700 dollars. The minimum daily wage in Thailand ranges from 337 to 400 Baht (10–12 dollars). According to the current (official) exchange rate, 1 Thai Baht is equivalent to $0.032/€0.027.
Next, we will highlight the average prices for food and some other goods/services in Thailand in 2026.
PRICES IN THAILAND IN 2026
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 60.20 ฿/1.64 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 46.03 ฿/1.26 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 42.95 ฿/1.17 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 68.86 ฿/1.88 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 543.02 ฿/14.82 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 96.46 ฿/2.43 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 97.22 ฿/2.65 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 45.44 ฿/1.24 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 67.34 ฿/1.84 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 58.06 ฿/1.58 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 49.49 ฿/1.35 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 42.14 ฿/1.15 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 37.83 ฿/1.03 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.23 ฿/0.47 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 574.50 ฿/15.68 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 57.77 ฿/1.58 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 98.77 ฿/2.70 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 145.60 ฿/3.97 € |
Important. In Thailand, prices, as well as wages and taxes, are significantly lower than the average in more developed countries in Europe and Asia.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 30.00 ฿/0.82 € |
| Monthly pass | 1,155.00 ฿/31.53 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 40.00 ฿/1.09 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 41.06 ฿/1.12 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 2,646.66 ฿/72.25 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 421.46 ฿/11.50 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 612.35 ฿/16.72 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 1,728.31 ฿/47.18 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 364.32 ฿/9.94 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 220.00 ฿/6.01 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,628.62 ฿/44.46 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 1,074.38 ฿/29.33 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 2,909.18 ฿/79.41 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 2,586.68 ฿/70.61 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 272.00 ฿/7.42 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65.00 ฿/1.77 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 52.00 ฿/1.42 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 15,941.54 ฿/435.16 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 42,048.11 ฿/1,147.79 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different thai cities.
According to experts, Thailand is currently one of the most dynamically developing countries in Southeast Asia. It is a popular destination for both tourists and labor migrants. Jobs in Thailand for foreigners are available in the fields of information technology, teaching foreign languages, the financial and banking sector, and specific areas of industry and medicine.
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