- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Bangkok
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (C$2.04) | C$15 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 170 ฿ (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (C$2.63) | C$5.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (C$2.17) | C$2.17 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (C$2.33) | C$4.84 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (C$1.99) | C$2.90 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (C$4.05) | C$4.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (C$5.59) | C$3.31 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (C$2.17) | C$3.07 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$16 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ (C$1.53) | C$2.51 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.64) | C$2.07 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (C$2,097) | C$1,576 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (C$1,049) | C$1,122 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (C$151) | C$109 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (C$754) | C$1,019 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (C$458) | C$774 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (C$75) | C$66 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (C$26) | C$40 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,314 ฿ (C$502) | C$377 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,411 ฿ (C$98) | C$98 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 ฿ (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 268 ฿ (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 65% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (C$105) | C$59 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (C$68) | C$40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,376 ฿ (C$138) | C$93 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,254 ฿ (C$133) | C$92 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (C$31,579) | C$22,749 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (C$1.45) | C$1.26 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (C$41) | C$65 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 ฿ (C$5.95) | C$31 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 62 ฿ (C$2.51) | C$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 184 ฿ (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,107 ฿ (C$45) | C$96 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 105 ฿ (C$4.27) | C$3.72 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 ฿ (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (C$2.19) | C$3.09 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 87 ฿ (C$3.55) | C$2.46 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 365 ฿ (C$15) | C$19 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 965 ฿ (C$39) | C$46 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 ฿ (C$87) | C$101 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (C$24) | C$87 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 316 ฿ (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (C$2.80) | C$5.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (C$2.95) | C$5.67 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (C$619) | C$549 | + 13% | |
| 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$80) | C$35 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (C$3.71) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,348 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,529
(86,600 ฿)
in Bangkok.
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