Cost of Living Comparison Between Thailand and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 77.8% higher than in Thailand (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 73.4% higher than in Thailand | |
| Rent Prices in France are 58.4% higher than in Thailand | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 167.0% higher than in Thailand | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 63.9% higher than in Thailand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 165.1% higher than in Thailand | |
Restaurants | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
100.00 ฿ (2.72 €) |
551.52 ฿ (15.00 €) |
+451.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
900.00 ฿ (24.48 €) |
2,206.08 ฿ (60.00 €) |
+145.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
234.50 ฿ (6.38 €) |
441.22 ฿ (12.00 €) |
+88.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
70.00 ฿ (1.90 €) |
220.61 ฿ (6.00 €) |
+215.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
120.00 ฿ (3.26 €) |
183.84 ฿ (5.00 €) |
+53.2 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
67.67 ฿ (1.84 €) |
121.61 ฿ (3.31 €) |
+79.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
23.03 ฿ (0.63 €) |
105.75 ฿ (2.88 €) |
+359.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
11.78 ฿ (0.32 €) |
72.03 ฿ (1.96 €) |
+511.7 % |
Markets | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
59.90 ฿ (1.63 €) |
43.18 ฿ (1.17 €) |
-27.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
41.89 ฿ (1.14 €) |
59.17 ฿ (1.61 €) |
+41.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
19.58 ฿ (0.53 €) |
38.84 ฿ (1.06 €) |
+98.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
69.23 ฿ (1.88 €) |
138.36 ฿ (3.76 €) |
+99.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
247.53 ฿ (6.73 €) |
286.35 ฿ (7.79 €) |
+15.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
43.89 ฿ (1.19 €) |
205.12 ฿ (5.58 €) |
+367.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
157.45 ฿ (4.28 €) |
312.89 ฿ (8.51 €) |
+98.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
44.09 ฿ (1.20 €) |
46.34 ฿ (1.26 €) |
+5.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
20.77 ฿ (0.56 €) |
34.53 ฿ (0.94 €) |
+66.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
30.43 ฿ (0.83 €) |
44.01 ฿ (1.20 €) |
+44.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
26.33 ฿ (0.72 €) |
52.39 ฿ (1.42 €) |
+99.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
22.47 ฿ (0.61 €) |
33.11 ฿ (0.90 €) |
+47.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
19.25 ฿ (0.52 €) |
35.65 ฿ (0.97 €) |
+85.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
37.83 ฿ (1.03 €) |
49.94 ฿ (1.36 €) |
+32.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
17.16 ฿ (0.47 €) |
25.68 ฿ (0.70 €) |
+49.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
599.00 ฿ (16.29 €) |
257.38 ฿ (7.00 €) |
-57.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
57.84 ฿ (1.57 €) |
87.29 ฿ (2.37 €) |
+50.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
98.77 ฿ (2.69 €) |
104.59 ฿ (2.84 €) |
+5.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
145.60 ฿ (3.96 €) |
458.86 ฿ (12.48 €) |
+215.2 % |
Transportation | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
25.00 ฿ (0.68 €) |
69.86 ฿ (1.90 €) |
+179.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,155.00 ฿ (31.41 €) |
2,206.08 ฿ (60.00 €) |
+91.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
40.00 ฿ (1.09 €) |
183.84 ฿ (5.00 €) |
+359.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
64.37 ฿ (1.75 €) |
112.43 ฿ (3.06 €) |
+74.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
200.00 ฿ (5.44 €) |
1,239.08 ฿ (33.70 €) |
+519.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
41.10 ฿ (1.12 €) |
64.62 ฿ (1.76 €) |
+57.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
975,000.00 ฿ (26,517.66 €) |
1,136,129.85 ฿ (30,900.00 €) |
+16.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
895,987.80 ฿ (24,368.71 €) |
1,153,420.49 ฿ (31,370.26 €) |
+28.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,641.65 ฿ (71.85 €) |
6,968.39 ฿ (189.52 €) |
+163.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
423.81 ฿ (11.53 €) |
710.03 ฿ (19.31 €) |
+67.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
610.51 ฿ (16.60 €) |
1,107.68 ฿ (30.13 €) |
+81.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,717.94 ฿ (46.72 €) |
1,202.29 ฿ (32.70 €) |
-30.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
364.34 ฿ (9.91 €) |
680.46 ฿ (18.51 €) |
+86.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
220.00 ฿ (5.98 €) |
441.22 ฿ (12.00 €) |
+100.6 % |
Childcare | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
17,586.94 ฿ (478.32 €) |
27,749.63 ฿ (754.72 €) |
+57.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
409,991.74 ฿ (11,150.79 €) |
400,818.60 ฿ (10,901.30 €) |
-2.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,623.08 ฿ (44.14 €) |
3,267.22 ฿ (88.86 €) |
+101.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,074.38 ฿ (29.22 €) |
1,472.42 ฿ (40.05 €) |
+37.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
2,957.98 ฿ (80.45 €) |
3,416.98 ฿ (92.93 €) |
+15.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,586.68 ฿ (70.35 €) |
4,508.12 ฿ (122.61 €) |
+74.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
15,834.24 ฿ (430.65 €) |
28,479.03 ฿ (774.56 €) |
+79.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
9,334.12 ฿ (253.87 €) |
22,039.52 ฿ (599.42 €) |
+136.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
42,045.08 ฿ (1,143.52 €) |
51,999.45 ฿ (1,414.26 €) |
+23.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
22,692.17 ฿ (617.17 €) |
39,889.74 ฿ (1,084.90 €) |
+75.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
11,885.20 ฿ (323.25 €) |
17,031.46 ฿ (463.21 €) |
+43.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,350.57 ฿ (172.72 €) |
11,346.64 ฿ (308.60 €) |
+78.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Thailand Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
19,665.31 ฿ (534.85 €) |
90,391.69 ฿ (2,458.44 €) |
+359.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.78 | 3.77 | -34.8 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 12 February 2026 | |
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