- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Iran
- Bangkok
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 74% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (﷼ 67,056) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 170 ฿ (﷼ 228,108) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (﷼ 86,563) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (﷼ 71,525) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 207% | |
12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (﷼ 76,659) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (﷼ 65,380) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (﷼ 406,528) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 336% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (﷼ 133,200) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 281% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (﷼ 184,056) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 481% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (﷼ 71,308) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (﷼ 804,675) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ (﷼ 50,344) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (﷼ 53,819) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 266% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (﷼ 69,026,075) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (﷼ 34,511,562) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (﷼ 4,968,612) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (﷼ 24,821,937) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (﷼ 15,087,652) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (﷼ 2,484,313) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 148% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (﷼ 866,715) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen TV | 12,314 ฿ (﷼ 16,514,206) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,411 ฿ (﷼ 3,232,955) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 ฿ (﷼ 267,975) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 268 ฿ (﷼ 359,560) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 133% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 40% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (﷼ 3,460,102) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (﷼ 2,240,791) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,376 ฿ (﷼ 4,526,980) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,254 ฿ (﷼ 4,364,650) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 46% | |
Transportation | + 156% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 156% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (﷼ 1,039,371,587) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (﷼ 47,851) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 388% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (﷼ 1,341,125) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 373% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 ฿ (﷼ 195,781) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 71% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 62 ฿ (﷼ 82,501) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 184 ฿ (﷼ 246,688) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 124% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,107 ฿ (﷼ 1,483,954) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 864% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (﷼ 145,142) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 105 ฿ (﷼ 140,579) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 ฿ (﷼ 202,341) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (﷼ 72,207) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 87 ฿ (﷼ 116,968) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 365 ฿ (﷼ 490,156) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 227% | |
Entertainment | + 87% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 87% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 965 ฿ (﷼ 1,294,767) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (﷼ 482,805) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 271% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 ฿ (﷼ 2,860,190) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 560% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (﷼ 804,675) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 316 ฿ (﷼ 423,346) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (﷼ 92,015) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (﷼ 97,232) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (﷼ 20,386,704) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (﷼ 1,945) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (﷼ 2,617,674) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 302% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (﷼ 122,042) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 68% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 117,772,812
(87,816 ฿)
in Bangkok
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 69,900,000
in Abadan.
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