Inflation has peaked over the past 13 years; the cost of living has increased by almost 250 baht per month

Inflation has peaked over the past 13 years; the cost of living has increased by almost 250 baht per month

The latest data show that inflation was 7.10%, which is the highest in the last 13 years. The main reason was the increase in prices of the energy sector: compared to the same month last year, the increase was 37.24%, and prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 6.18% compared to the same month last year.

In April, the average monthly household expenditure was 17,681 baht, and in May it reached 17,927 baht, an increase of 246 baht. What exactly is included in the average monthly household expenses?

  • The cost of clothes and shoes has been increased from 374 baht to 375 baht

  • Eggs and dairy products from 374 to 377 baht.

  • Soft drinks from 384 baht increased to 385 baht.

  • Seasonings increased from 428 to 433 baht.

  • Rice, flour and flour products from 646 to 651 baht

  • The cost of books, recreation, training, etc. from 750 to 752 baht.

  • Vegetables and fruits from 919 baht, increased to 920 baht.

  • Payment for doctor's services, medicines from 964 to 967 baht.

  • Food delivery at home from 1572 baht increased to 1577 baht

  • Meat (pork, beef, chicken) increased from 1667 to 1719 baht.

  • The cost of renting a house, the cost of building materials, the cost of electricity, the cost of gas for cooking and other utilities has been increased from 3919 to 3950 baht.

the cost of cars, the cost of fuel, mobile communications, Internet has been increased from 4,233 to 4,370 baht.

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