Cost of living in Rajshahi, Bangladesh vs Klaeng, Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 37% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Taka 150 (56 ฿) | 208 ฿ | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Taka 360 (133 ฿) | 193 ฿ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Taka 172 (64 ฿) | 80 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Taka 61 (22 ฿) | 58 ฿ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Taka 98 (36 ฿) | 100 ฿ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Taka 58 (22 ฿) | 30 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Taka 317 (117 ฿) | 200 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Taka 143 (53 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Taka 23 (9 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Taka 135 (50 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Taka 1,100 (407 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Taka 91 (34 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Taka 28 (10 ฿) | 20 ฿ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 21% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Taka 26,400 (9,771 ฿) | 22,500 ฿ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 15,000 ฿ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Taka 1,842 (682 ฿) | 2,000 ฿ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 13,500 ฿ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Taka 5,550 (2,054 ฿) | 7,500 ฿ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Taka 1,211 (448 ฿) | 1,750 ฿ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Taka 2,175 (805 ฿) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Taka 42,667 (15,791 ฿) | 6,000 ฿ | + 163% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Taka 11,500 (4,256 ฿) | 2,500 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Taka 315 (117 ฿) | 130 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Taka 300 (111 ฿) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 34% more expensive than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Taka 1,983 (734 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Taka 1,650 (611 ฿) | 300 ฿ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Taka 2,833 (1,049 ฿) | 1,000 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Taka 3,533 (1,308 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is about the same as in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Taka 1,800,000 (666,201 ฿) | 450,000 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Taka 94 (35 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Taka 975 (361 ฿) | 600 ฿ | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 5% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Taka 620 (229 ฿) | 100 ฿ | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Taka 435 (161 ฿) | 300 ฿ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Taka 600 (222 ฿) | 500 ฿ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 120 ฿ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Taka 169 (62 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Taka 310 (115 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Taka 56 (21 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Taka 56 (21 ฿) | 50 ฿ | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 100 ฿ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 7% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Taka 600 (222 ฿) | 500 ฿ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Taka 225 (83 ฿) | 500 ฿ | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Taka 700 (259 ฿) | 500 ฿ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Taka 1,083 (401 ฿) | 700 ฿ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Taka 500 (185 ฿) | 80 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Taka 110 (41 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Taka 325 (120 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Taka 30,000 (11,103 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.50 ฿ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Taka 2,500 (925 ฿) | 600 ฿ | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Taka 267 (99 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.37011
THB
/
BDT
Do you live in Klaeng? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 40% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is 15% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 52% more expensive than in Pamplona
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 63% more expensive than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in New York City is 88% more expensive than in Pamplona
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is 276% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 10% more expensive than in Lima
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chumphon (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chaiyaphum (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Suphan Buri (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hua Hin (Thailand)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Raipur (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tangail (Bangladesh)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
Cost of living in Rajshahi (Bangladesh) is 15% cheaper than in Klaeng (Thailand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 73,000 ฿ in Klaeng you would need to make just about 62,254 ฿ (Taka 168,203) in Rajshahi.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Atlanta, Georgia costs $15 (44 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Córdoba costs ARS $17,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Lisbon costs €1,200 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Dubai costs Dirham 5.00 (about 2 hours ago)
- Summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) in Dublin costs €25 (about 2 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Buenos Aires costs ARS $387,000 (about 4 hours ago)