- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Spain
- Bangkok
- Gijón
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bangkok (Thailand) and Gijón (Spain)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 219 ฿ (€5.73) | €10.78 | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 145 ฿ (€3.79) | €6.19 | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 61 ฿ (€1.58) | €3.10 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (€1.50) | €0.86 | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 ฿ (€1.55) | €1.60 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 ฿ (€1.92) | €1.54 | 25% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 262 ฿ (€6.85) | €8.08 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (€2.58) | €1.53 | 69% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 91 ฿ (€2.36) | €1.74 | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (€1.30) | €0.90 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 817 ฿ (€21) | €4.80 | 345% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 42 ฿ (€1.09) | €1.61 | 32% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (€1.12) | €1.08 | 4% |
| Housing | 19% | ||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 19% more expensive than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 39,000 ฿ (€1,019) | €644 | 58% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,068 ฿ (€80) | €116 | 31% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 758 ฿ (€19.81) | €35 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 19,281 ฿ (€504) | €717 | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,310 ฿ (€86) | €145 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 125 ฿ (€3.25) | €6.02 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 160 ฿ (€4.17) | €8.67 | 52% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,478 ฿ (€65) | €85 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,625 ฿ (€42) | €30 | 42% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 2,946 ฿ (€77) | €73 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 2,490 ฿ (€65) | €83 | 22% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,204,470 ฿ (€31,471) | €22,500 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ (€1.00) | €1.31 | 24% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 864 ฿ (€23) | €34 | 33% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 129 ฿ (€3.36) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 179 ฿ (€4.68) | €7.10 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 144 ฿ (€3.77) | €3.58 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (€2.40) | €2.33 | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (€3.10) | €3.10 | 0% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 ฿ (€1.27) | €1.05 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (€1.51) | €1.75 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286 ฿ (€7.47) | €10.43 | 28% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Gijón (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 861 ฿ (€22) | €24 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 340 ฿ (€8.89) | €15 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,792 ฿ (€47) | €40 | 17% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 2,537 ฿ (€66) | €42 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 ฿ (€7.11) | €5.76 | 23% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 104 ฿ (€2.72) | €1.95 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 95 ฿ (€2.48) | €2.40 | 3% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 7,400 ฿ (€193) | €120 | 61% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.87 ฿ (€0.05) | €0.33 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,828 ฿ (€48) | €44 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 87 ฿ (€2.28) | €4.53 | 50% |
| TOTAL | 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,133 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Gijón (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,143
(120,296 ฿)
in Bangkok
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,125
in Gijón.