- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Bangkok
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 58% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (483 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 175 ฿ (1,689 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (623 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ฿ (531 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (552 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (471 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (2,926 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (959 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (1,325 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 1002% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (513 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (5,792 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 286% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (350 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (387 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 73% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (496,884 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (248,431 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (35,767 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (178,681 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (108,608 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (17,883 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (6,239 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,249 ฿ (118,249 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,281 ฿ (22,025 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 ฿ (1,776 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 ฿ (1,499 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 19% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (24,908 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (16,130 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,440 ฿ (33,207 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,927 ฿ (28,254 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 83% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (7,481,908 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (344 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (9,654 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84 ฿ (812 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 ฿ (583 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 ฿ (1,988 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 975 ฿ (9,411 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 118 ฿ (1,139 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 102 ฿ (981 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 ฿ (1,512 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (490 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (872 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 393 ฿ (3,796 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 13% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 885 ฿ (8,542 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (3,475 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,041 ฿ (19,701 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (5,792 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 301 ฿ (2,902 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (662 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (700 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 133% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,294 ฿ (51,110 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (14 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (18,843 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (879 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
THB
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For example, you would need at least 811,926 KZT
(84,102 ฿)
in Bangkok
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
526,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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