Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 ฿ (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (€5.40) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ฿ (€2.06) | €3.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (€1.36) | €0.97 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 ฿ (€2.25) | €2.28 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (€1.12) | €1.87 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (€10) | €5.47 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 ฿ (€2.60) | €1.70 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (€1.34) | €1.22 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.71 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 ฿ (€25) | €7 | + 264% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 39 ฿ (€1.07) | €2.45 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (€1.11) | €1.18 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,351 ฿ (€1,111) | €1,020 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,419 ฿ (€727) | €836 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,566 ฿ (€71) | €155 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,042 ฿ (€634) | €779 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,625 ฿ (€348) | €531 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,125 ฿ (€31) | €123 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (€15) | €29 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,835 ฿ (€243) | €383 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,867 ฿ (€51) | €117 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 ฿ (€5.09) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 ฿ (€5.42) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,643 ฿ (€45) | €79 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (€35) | €43 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,789 ฿ (€77) | €93 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,467 ฿ (€68) | €129 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,136,090 ฿ (€31,284) | €23,515 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (€0.69) | €1.34 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 ฿ (€33) | €48 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 318 ฿ (€9) | €28 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127 ฿ (€3.50) | €7 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 ฿ (€4.95) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,210 ฿ (€33) | €26 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 103 ฿ (€2.84) | €4.50 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (€2.55) | €3.72 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 114 ฿ (€3.14) | €3.39 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (€1.25) | €1.36 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (€1.54) | €2.40 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443 ฿ (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 889 ฿ (€24) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 439 ฿ (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,610 ฿ (€99) | €48 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,911 ฿ (€53) | €51 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 ฿ (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 ฿ (€3.61) | €3.09 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 ฿ (€3.67) | €4.65 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,804 ฿ (€380) | €438 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.40 ฿ (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,512 ฿ (€69) | €27 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (€4.02) | €6 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 543 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €2,383 (86,551 ฿) in Bangkok.
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