Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 ฿ (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ฿ (C$3.13) | C$5.78 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (C$2.07) | C$1.98 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 ฿ (C$3.42) | C$4.18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (C$1.70) | C$3.04 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 ฿ (C$3.95) | C$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (C$2.03) | C$3.76 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (C$2.27) | C$3.41 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 ฿ (C$38) | C$19 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 39 ฿ (C$1.62) | C$2.48 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.69) | C$1.93 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,351 ฿ (C$1,687) | C$2,136 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,419 ฿ (C$1,105) | C$1,241 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,566 ฿ (C$107) | C$133 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,042 ฿ (C$964) | C$1,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,625 ฿ (C$528) | C$806 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,125 ฿ (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,835 ฿ (C$369) | C$311 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,867 ฿ (C$78) | C$97 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 ฿ (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 ฿ (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,643 ฿ (C$69) | C$60 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,789 ฿ (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,467 ฿ (C$103) | C$117 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,136,090 ฿ (C$47,508) | C$22,935 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (C$1.06) | C$1.39 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 ฿ (C$49) | C$67 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 318 ฿ (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127 ฿ (C$5.32) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 ฿ (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,210 ฿ (C$51) | C$77 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 103 ฿ (C$4.32) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (C$3.87) | C$3.85 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 114 ฿ (C$4.76) | C$4.28 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (C$1.90) | C$3.11 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (C$2.34) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443 ฿ (C$19) | C$20 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 889 ฿ (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 439 ฿ (C$18) | C$26 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,610 ฿ (C$151) | C$117 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,911 ฿ (C$80) | C$96 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 ฿ (C$13) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 ฿ (C$5.49) | C$5.42 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 ฿ (C$5.58) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,804 ฿ (C$577) | C$647 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.40 ฿ (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,512 ฿ (C$105) | C$35 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 442 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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