Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 60% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 53% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 ฿ ($2.80) | $19 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 207 ฿ ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 77 ฿ ($2.28) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ ($1.53) | $1.33 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 111 ฿ ($3.30) | $4.20 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 ฿ ($1.37) | $4.22 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 333 ฿ ($10) | $7 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 95 ฿ ($2.84) | $3.09 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ ($1.30) | $1.76 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 62 ฿ ($1.85) | $4.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 647 ฿ ($19) | $17 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ ($1.22) | $2.41 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ ($1.19) | $3.13 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 71% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 65,368 ฿ ($1,941) | $5,106 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,613 ฿ ($909) | $3,544 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,459 ฿ ($73) | $140 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,852 ฿ ($738) | $3,553 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,550 ฿ ($343) | $2,258 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,329 ฿ ($39) | $107 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 522 ฿ ($16) | $55 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273 ฿ ($246) | $320 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,739 ฿ ($52) | $182 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 ฿ ($4.88) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 ฿ ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,059 ฿ ($61) | $59 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,125 ฿ ($33) | $42 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,885 ฿ ($86) | $92 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,503 ฿ ($74) | $123 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 50% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,232,040 ฿ ($36,581) | $22,801 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ ($0.86) | $1.02 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,284 ฿ ($38) | $128 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 314 ฿ ($9) | $31 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105 ฿ ($3.12) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 249 ฿ ($7) | $24 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,277 ฿ ($38) | $163 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 115 ฿ ($3.40) | $8 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ ($2.39) | $4.61 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 125 ฿ ($3.71) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ฿ ($2.02) | $4.81 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ฿ ($1.93) | $2.11 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 456 ฿ ($14) | $30 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 57% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 974 ฿ ($29) | $63 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 383 ฿ ($11) | $32 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,114 ฿ ($63) | $397 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,076 ฿ ($32) | $114 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 328 ฿ ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 84 ฿ ($2.49) | $5.12 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ฿ ($2.58) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 18,815 ฿ ($559) | $418 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.03 ฿ ($0.06) | $0.51 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,943 ฿ ($58) | $67 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 142 ฿ ($4.22) | $14 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 852 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2022.
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