Is things cheaper at Thailand?

Question

Is everything cheaper at Thailand? How much does a bottle of soda cost in Thailand?

Answer 1

some things do some things don't, if the produce is made in Thailand it will be cheaper, example a can of diet coke (made and distributed in Thailand) cost about 11 baht in Tesco that's about 30 cents.

Answer 2

Outside of the toursist areas, decent rice/noodle dishes with prawns or meat can be had for less than a dollar (30 baht).
In the rural areas, you won't believe how cheap you can eat if it is not a nightclub kind of place. There are great local places on the river in Bangkok where you can have king prawns and soft-shell crab for a lot cheaper than in the west. You can even bring in your own bottle of wiskey and pay cents for set-ups and ice and save a lot there.
Taxis are good. The metre reads 35 baht when they turn it on ($1), and you can go for blocks before it starts to increase. You can go a long way in a metred-taxi for 100 baht.
Tuk-tuks (3-wheeled) are usually a rip-off and have to be bargained. They're fun though, sometimes.
One of the best deals is the express boat on the river. I think I pay around 13 baht to get in to the palace area, and it takes about an hour.

Answer 3

Basic deal is most local products are cheaper here, imported more expensive... it all depends on what you are looking for and you don't say where you are coming from - so, the question is cheaper than where? ok, probably american huh?
You know, clothing, on sale, in Walmart, out of season, will be cheaper than here - but you can get a tailor made suit for far cheaper than in the USA.. so, what I am saying is - heads up and come check for yourself - - rent, especially outside of bkk can be real cheap $100 a month for some place decent.. food can be real cheap too and good - - you know the game, JC Penney can be 2x the price of Walmart or give 30% off the day after you buy - and as everyone is saying above - the dollar is down more than 20% - and that does make a difference.. so, it is getting more expensive over the last year or so.. but still cheaper..

Answer 4

a lot of things will be cheaper because of the exchange rate. although the thai baht has gotten a lot stronger recently the US dollar is still a lot bigger. for example might cost about 20 baht which is equivalent to about 70 cents at the current excahnge rate. not everything will be cheaper though and part of the reason is the high tariffs on imports which make foreign products much more expensice in thailand

Answer 5

Yes things are cheaper. Depends on where u buy the soda. 7-11 would be your best bet. I was there in October but I can't remember exactly how much one cost. The currency there is called baht. One American dollar is equivalent to around 37 baht.

Answer 6

Things are definitely cheaper as long as they are made in Thailand. As avie replied, about 40 cents for a can of coke. You may get it slightly cheaper at the supermarket even.

Answer 7

I can only base my answer on my experience in the Philippines. Many things, especially locally grown or harvested food, would be cheaper. Locally-made soda would be cheaper than the brand names like Coke, 7-Up, Mountain Dew, etc. Cheap consumer goods including clothing, school supplies, umbrellas, and locally made electronics would be readily available. But not "everything" will be cheaper.

Answer 8

It depends on the product or service and where you buy. Tesco (a UK chain) is cheap for foods, etc. where a Coke might cost 12 baht. Yesterday, while in Bangkok, I bought a Coke in the Landmark Hotel that cost me 100 baht (about 3 USD).

Local items are cheap; imported ones can be expensive. Buying in downtown Bangkok can be more expensive that outside of town.

Answer 9

a can of coke is 13 baht at 7-11 that's 40 cents

Answer 10

hmmn, Mark, first of all, you neet to tell us where you are from, well its kinda hard to compare thailand with an unknown location, and going on the way you worded your question, i dont think english is your first language, so maybe you are in some cheap *** place, like the moon. anyways, its a rather cheap place compared to most of the western world,
good luck mate!