- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Bangkok
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (C$1.86) | C$14 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 175 ฿ (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (C$2.40) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ฿ (C$2.05) | C$2.38 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (C$2.13) | C$4.08 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (C$1.82) | C$2.62 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (C$3.70) | C$3.73 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (C$5.11) | C$2.90 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (C$1.98) | C$2.89 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (C$22) | C$16 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (C$1.35) | C$2.31 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.50) | C$1.76 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (C$1,918) | C$1,186 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (C$959) | C$982 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (C$690) | C$919 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (C$419) | C$695 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (C$69) | C$64 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (C$24) | C$39 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,249 ฿ (C$456) | C$392 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,281 ฿ (C$85) | C$111 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 ฿ (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 ฿ (C$5.78) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (C$96) | C$61 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (C$62) | C$41 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,440 ฿ (C$128) | C$95 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,927 ฿ (C$109) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (C$28,877) | C$22,684 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (C$1.33) | C$1.19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84 ฿ (C$3.13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 ฿ (C$2.25) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 ฿ (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 975 ฿ (C$36) | C$85 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 118 ฿ (C$4.40) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 102 ฿ (C$3.78) | C$3.90 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 ฿ (C$5.83) | C$3.90 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (C$1.89) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (C$3.37) | C$2.46 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 393 ฿ (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 885 ฿ (C$33) | C$43 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (C$13) | C$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,041 ฿ (C$76) | C$84 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (C$22) | C$93 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 301 ฿ (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (C$2.56) | C$5.44 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (C$2.70) | C$5.57 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,294 ฿ (C$197) | C$141 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (C$73) | C$34 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (C$3.39) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,612
(70,109 ฿)
in Bangkok.
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