- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Bangkok
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 66% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (516 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 173 ฿ (1,785 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (666 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (594 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (590 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (503 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (3,126 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (1,024 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (1,415 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 991% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (548 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (6,188 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 313% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (374 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (414 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 308% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 80% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (530,832 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (265,405 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (38,210 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (190,889 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (116,029 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (19,105 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (6,665 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,228 ฿ (126,117 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,298 ฿ (23,702 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 ฿ (1,916 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 ฿ (1,852 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 28% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (26,609 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (17,232 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,440 ฿ (35,477 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,890 ฿ (29,805 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 95% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (7,993,096 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (368 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (10,314 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 100 ฿ (1,035 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 48% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (606 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 ฿ (2,124 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,292 ฿ (13,324 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 114 ฿ (1,180 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 102 ฿ (1,048 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 ฿ (1,615 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (524 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (932 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 386 ฿ (3,981 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 12% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 881 ฿ (9,085 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (3,713 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,300 ฿ (23,725 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (6,188 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 306 ฿ (3,160 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (708 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (748 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 149% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 18,550 ฿ (191,319 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (15 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (20,131 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (939 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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