- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Bangkok
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (C$2.02) | C$15 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ฿ (C$7) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (C$2.61) | C$5.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (C$2.11) | C$2.05 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (C$2.31) | C$4.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (C$1.97) | C$2.90 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (C$4.02) | C$4.00 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (C$5.55) | C$3.34 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (C$2.15) | C$3.36 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$16 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 ฿ (C$1.48) | C$2.41 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.62) | C$2.01 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (C$2,081) | C$1,651 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (C$1,041) | C$1,142 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (C$150) | C$102 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (C$748) | C$1,038 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (C$455) | C$779 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (C$75) | C$66 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (C$26) | C$39 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,004 ฿ (C$526) | C$351 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,307 ฿ (C$93) | C$86 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 ฿ (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 ฿ (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (C$104) | C$59 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (C$68) | C$40 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,347 ฿ (C$135) | C$93 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,099 ฿ (C$125) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (C$31,340) | C$22,749 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (C$1.44) | C$1.27 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (C$40) | C$67 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 292 ฿ (C$12) | C$31 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (C$2.72) | C$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,047 ฿ (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (C$4.38) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (C$4.34) | C$3.72 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ฿ (C$5.97) | C$2.83 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (C$2.08) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (C$3.18) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 397 ฿ (C$16) | C$19 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 900 ฿ (C$36) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 ฿ (C$105) | C$101 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$85 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 306 ฿ (C$12) | C$8 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (C$2.77) | C$5.34 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (C$2.93) | C$5.67 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (C$615) | C$549 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (C$79) | C$35 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (C$3.68) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,362 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,068
(100,607 ฿)
in Bangkok.
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