Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Thailand 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Thailand is 41.2% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Thailand is 45.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Thailand are 56.8% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Thailand are 62.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Thailand are 38.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Thailand is 65.3% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (฿594.69) |
C$4.20 (฿100.00) |
-83.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (฿2,378.75) |
C$37.84 (฿900.00) |
-62.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (฿356.81) |
C$9.35 (฿222.50) |
-37.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (฿190.30) |
C$3.15 (฿75.00) |
-60.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (฿190.30) |
C$5.04 (฿120.00) |
-36.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.34 (฿127.01) |
C$2.87 (฿68.30) |
-46.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.94 (฿69.85) |
C$0.95 (฿22.66) |
-67.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.38 (฿56.67) |
C$0.49 (฿11.73) |
-79.3 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.11 (฿74.05) |
C$2.50 (฿59.54) |
-19.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.37 (฿80.10) |
C$1.75 (฿41.53) |
-48.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 (฿54.48) |
C$0.82 (฿19.43) |
-64.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.98 (฿118.50) |
C$2.96 (฿70.34) |
-40.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.83 (฿162.49) |
C$10.56 (฿251.22) |
+54.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.60 (฿180.81) |
C$1.90 (฿45.23) |
-75.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.75 (฿232.01) |
C$6.91 (฿164.28) |
-29.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.60 (฿61.76) |
C$1.86 (฿44.32) |
-28.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.90 (฿21.50) |
C$0.82 (฿19.48) |
-9.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.45 (฿58.29) |
C$1.32 (฿31.29) |
-46.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 (฿60.91) |
C$1.14 (฿27.03) |
-55.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.68 (฿40.07) |
C$0.93 (฿22.04) |
-45.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.59 (฿37.74) |
C$0.82 (฿19.59) |
-48.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 (฿86.47) |
C$1.59 (฿37.89) |
-56.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.45 (฿58.23) |
C$0.71 (฿16.96) |
-70.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.72 (฿445.30) |
C$24.15 (฿574.50) |
+29.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.02 (฿95.59) |
C$2.41 (฿57.36) |
-40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.51 (฿107.33) |
C$3.82 (฿90.98) |
-15.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (฿475.75) |
C$6.12 (฿145.60) |
-69.4 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (฿83.26) |
C$1.26 (฿30.00) |
-64.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 (฿2,426.32) |
C$48.55 (฿1,155.00) |
-52.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.40 (฿104.66) |
C$1.68 (฿40.00) |
-61.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (฿80.39) |
C$2.67 (฿63.57) |
-20.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (฿903.92) |
C$8.41 (฿200.00) |
-77.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.70 (฿40.34) |
C$1.93 (฿45.81) |
+13.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,000.00 (฿927,711.52) |
C$44,140.88 (฿1,050,000.00) |
+13.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$29,638.14 (฿705,016.44) |
C$37,855.04 (฿900,475.73) |
+27.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$209.38 (฿4,980.50) |
C$117.19 (฿2,787.72) |
-44.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.59 (฿1,417.40) |
C$17.66 (฿419.97) |
-70.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$83.82 (฿1,993.83) |
C$25.99 (฿618.15) |
-69.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$57.44 (฿1,366.30) |
C$68.78 (฿1,636.08) |
+19.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$27.22 (฿647.56) |
C$16.40 (฿390.02) |
-39.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$16.00 (฿380.60) |
C$9.25 (฿220.00) |
-42.2 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,074.21 (฿25,552.84) |
C$753.56 (฿17,925.27) |
-29.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,417.09 (฿485,671.04) |
C$17,218.69 (฿409,589.26) |
-15.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.53 (฿1,820.43) |
C$75.60 (฿1,798.41) |
-1.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$55.73 (฿1,325.73) |
C$45.52 (฿1,082.75) |
-18.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$123.32 (฿2,933.59) |
C$127.52 (฿3,033.48) |
+3.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$144.78 (฿3,443.95) |
C$113.43 (฿2,698.24) |
-21.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,798.38 (฿42,778.91) |
C$658.58 (฿15,665.91) |
-63.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,587.82 (฿37,770.33) |
C$409.67 (฿9,745.06) |
-74.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,866.90 (฿68,196.35) |
C$1,743.34 (฿41,469.65) |
-39.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,486.51 (฿59,147.70) |
C$962.41 (฿22,893.22) |
-61.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$605.11 (฿14,393.97) |
C$470.54 (฿11,193.05) |
-22.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$505.59 (฿12,026.82) |
C$254.42 (฿6,052.06) |
-49.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Thailand Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,222.52 (฿100,443.16) |
C$796.80 (฿18,953.89) |
-81.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.87 | 5.67 | +16.5 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 19 October 2026 | |
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