Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 246 ฿ (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (€5.58) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (€1.80) | €3.77 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 ฿ (€1.92) | €1.02 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (€2.35) | €2.80 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 ฿ (€2.63) | €2.85 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 324 ฿ (€9) | €5.94 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (€2.39) | €1.45 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 ฿ (€1.57) | €0.99 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (€1.49) | €0.92 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 807 ฿ (€23) | €7 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (€1.23) | €1.69 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 ฿ (€1.61) | €0.57 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,831 ฿ (€1,724) | €1,110 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,321 ฿ (€774) | €742 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,285 ฿ (€121) | €171 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,744 ฿ (€758) | €725 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,569 ฿ (€385) | €532 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,849 ฿ (€52) | €97 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 395 ฿ (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,599 ฿ (€244) | €320 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,476 ฿ (€70) | €77 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 ฿ (€5.13) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 ฿ (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (€57) | €70 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ (€36) | €35 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,796 ฿ (€79) | €94 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,860 ฿ (€81) | €88 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 28% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ (€29,548) | €19,179 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (€1.04) | €1.58 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,625 ฿ (€46) | €31 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 458 ฿ (€13) | €10 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (€2.02) | €6 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 ฿ (€8) | €5.67 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,316 ฿ (€37) | €32 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (€4.18) | €3.89 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (€3.03) | €3.20 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 155 ฿ (€4.40) | €3.20 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 ฿ (€1.83) | €1.34 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ (€1.93) | €2.05 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 392 ฿ (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 21% more expensive than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 824 ฿ (€23) | €25 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 469 ฿ (€13) | €19 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,393 ฿ (€96) | €50 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,372 ฿ (€67) | €56 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 365 ฿ (€10) | €7 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ (€3.06) | €2.44 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ฿ (€3.61) | €2.18 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (€719) | €435 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.19 ฿ (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,900 ฿ (€54) | €33 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ (€3.89) | €5.03 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 292 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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