- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United States
- Bangkok
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bangkok (Thailand) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 43% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 223 ฿ ($7.25) | $14.45 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 144 ฿ ($4.70) | $7.52 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 59 ฿ ($1.90) | $5.55 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ ($1.81) | $2.86 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 ฿ ($1.91) | $3.59 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69 ฿ ($2.23) | $5.12 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 ฿ ($8.15) | $6.55 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 96 ฿ ($3.14) | $4.61 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 113 ฿ ($3.69) | $5.25 | 30% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ ($1.63) | $3.04 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 819 ฿ ($27) | $16.99 | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 40 ฿ ($1.32) | $2.42 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ฿ ($1.36) | $3.01 | 55% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 39,654 ฿ ($1,290) | $3,654 | 65% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,120 ฿ ($102) | $163 | 38% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 757 ฿ ($25) | $55 | 55% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,875 ฿ ($614) | $779 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 3,456 ฿ ($112) | $191 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 122 ฿ ($3.96) | $13.49 | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 ฿ ($4.88) | $21 | 77% |
| Clothes | 15% | ||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 2,780 ฿ ($90) | $61 | 48% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,625 ฿ ($53) | $42 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 2,967 ฿ ($97) | $97 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 2,575 ฿ ($84) | $125 | 33% |
| Transportation | 42% | ||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,233,040 ฿ ($40,118) | $32,527 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 ฿ ($1.28) | $1.07 | 20% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 933 ฿ ($30) | $107 | 72% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 106 ฿ ($3.45) | $16.83 | 79% |
| Personal Care | 57% | ||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 57% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 191 ฿ ($6.20) | $15.39 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 157 ฿ ($5.10) | $8.13 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87 ฿ ($2.82) | $5.28 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 115 ฿ ($3.74) | $6.14 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ฿ ($1.55) | $4.50 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ ($1.88) | $4.32 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 ฿ ($9.41) | $32 | 70% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 838 ฿ ($27) | $51 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 339 ฿ ($11.04) | $26 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,121 ฿ ($69) | $311 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 2,514 ฿ ($82) | $114 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 269 ฿ ($8.75) | $14.15 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 102 ฿ ($3.33) | $4.49 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 94 ฿ ($3.05) | $6.21 | 51% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 7,400 ฿ ($241) | $157 | 53% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.89 ฿ ($0.06) | $0.34 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,939 ฿ ($63) | $104 | 40% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 91 ฿ ($2.95) | $12.45 | 76% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,308 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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