- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Bangkok
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 63% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (517 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 170 ฿ (1,760 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (668 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (552 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (591 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (504 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (3,136 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (1,027 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (1,420 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 799% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (550 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (6,207 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 314% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ (388 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (415 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 77% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (532,430 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (266,204 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (38,325 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (191,463 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (116,378 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (19,163 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (6,685 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,314 ฿ (127,382 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,411 ฿ (24,937 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 ฿ (2,067 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 ฿ (2,666 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 28% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (26,689 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (17,284 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,376 ฿ (34,919 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,254 ฿ (33,667 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 93% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (8,017,157 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (369 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (10,345 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 ฿ (1,512 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 62 ฿ (636 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 184 ฿ (1,903 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,107 ฿ (11,446 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (1,120 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 105 ฿ (1,084 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 ฿ (1,561 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (557 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 87 ฿ (902 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 365 ฿ (3,781 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 965 ฿ (9,987 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (3,724 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 ฿ (22,062 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (6,207 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 316 ฿ (3,265 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (710 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (750 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (157,252 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (15 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (20,191 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (941 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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