Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs Athens, Greece
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 223 ฿ (€7) | €15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 179 ฿ (€5.30) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ฿ (€2.21) | €4.12 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 ฿ (€1.59) | €1.26 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 ฿ (€2.15) | €4.49 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (€1.19) | €1.77 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 374 ฿ (€11) | €4.76 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 102 ฿ (€3.02) | €1.62 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (€1.39) | €0.98 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (€1.74) | €1.25 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 868 ฿ (€26) | €9 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 40 ฿ (€1.18) | €2.04 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 37 ฿ (€1.09) | €0.69 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 22% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,716 ฿ (€1,382) | €780 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,301 ฿ (€837) | €556 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,641 ฿ (€78) | €120 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,649 ฿ (€788) | €519 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,892 ฿ (€411) | €377 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,388 ฿ (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 557 ฿ (€16) | €20 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,727 ฿ (€317) | €299 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,239 ฿ (€66) | €122 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 179 ฿ (€5.29) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (€5.59) | €6 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,855 ฿ (€55) | €76 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (€35) | €30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,189 ฿ (€94) | €88 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,569 ฿ (€76) | €103 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,068,210 ฿ (€31,601) | €20,861 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 ฿ (€0.91) | €1.60 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,267 ฿ (€37) | €30 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 199 ฿ (€5.88) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 87 ฿ (€2.56) | €4.37 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 ฿ (€4.59) | €8 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 777 ฿ (€23) | €41 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 86 ฿ (€2.55) | €4.70 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (€2.96) | €3.79 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99 ฿ (€2.93) | €4.14 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ (€1.28) | €1.65 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 ฿ (€1.57) | €2.68 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 376 ฿ (€11) | €12 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 23% cheaper than in Athens (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 732 ฿ (€22) | €30 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 515 ฿ (€15) | €15 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,293 ฿ (€38) | €42 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,756 ฿ (€52) | €52 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 336 ฿ (€10) | €10 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 125 ฿ (€3.70) | €3.66 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 156 ฿ (€4.63) | €4.25 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,484 ฿ (€340) | €471 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (€0.09) | €0.46 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,353 ฿ (€70) | €39 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 145 ฿ (€4.29) | €4.53 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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