- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Bangkok
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (C$1.87) | C$14 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 173 ฿ (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (C$2.41) | C$5.67 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (C$2.15) | C$2.40 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (C$2.13) | C$4.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (C$1.82) | C$2.54 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (C$3.71) | C$3.55 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (C$5.12) | C$3.02 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (C$1.98) | C$2.26 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (C$22) | C$15 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (C$1.35) | C$2.18 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.50) | C$1.87 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (C$1,920) | C$1,186 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (C$960) | C$982 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (C$138) | C$104 | + 33% | |
| 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$420) | 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 | 12,228 ฿ (C$456) | C$393 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,298 ฿ (C$86) | C$111 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 ฿ (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 ฿ (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 48% 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 | 2,890 ฿ (C$108) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (C$28,911) | C$23,851 | + 21% | |
| 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 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 ฿ (C$3.74) | - | - | |
| 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) | 59 ฿ (C$2.19) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 ฿ (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,292 ฿ (C$48) | C$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 114 ฿ (C$4.27) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 102 ฿ (C$3.79) | C$2.88 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 ฿ (C$5.84) | C$3.82 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (C$1.89) | C$3.16 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (C$3.37) | C$2.53 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 386 ฿ (C$14) | C$19 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 881 ฿ (C$33) | C$45 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,300 ฿ (C$86) | C$84 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (C$22) | C$89 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 306 ฿ (C$11) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (C$2.56) | C$5.72 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (C$2.70) | C$5.43 | - 50% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 18,550 ฿ (C$692) | C$850 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (C$73) | C$34 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (C$3.39) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,775
(74,379 ฿)
in Bangkok.
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