- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Kazakhstan
- Bangkok
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 60% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (515 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ฿ (1,744 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (665 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (538 KZT) | 326 KZT | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (589 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (503 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (3,125 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (1,024 KZT) | 444 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (1,415 KZT) | 162 KZT | + 776% | |
| 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 ฿ (6,186 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 312% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 ฿ (378 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (414 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 75% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (530,609 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (265,293 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (38,194 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (190,808 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (115,980 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (19,097 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (6,663 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,004 ฿ (134,064 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,307 ฿ (23,779 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 ฿ (1,963 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 ฿ (2,383 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (26,598 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (17,225 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,347 ฿ (34,507 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,099 ฿ (31,945 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 98% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (7,989,740 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (368 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (10,309 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 292 ฿ (3,008 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 34% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (694 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (1,720 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,047 ฿ (10,793 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (1,116 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (1,106 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ฿ (1,523 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (530 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (811 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 397 ฿ (4,097 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 900 ฿ (9,274 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (3,711 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 ฿ (26,805 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (6,186 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 306 ฿ (3,157 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (707 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (747 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (156,714 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 25% | |
| 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 ฿ (20,122 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (938 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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