Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 59% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia)
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 66% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bangkok | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 ฿ (328 Дин.) | 525 Дин. | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 208 ฿ (628 Дин.) | 527 Дин. | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (167 Дин.) | 244 Дин. | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (181 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (283 Дин.) | 129 Дин. | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (159 Дин.) | 111 Дин. | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (880 Дин.) | 272 Дин. | + 224% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (298 Дин.) | 78 Дин. | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (162 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | + 224% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (169 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 692 ฿ (2,088 Дин.) | 591 Дин. | + 253% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (130 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (181 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | + 318% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 133% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bangkok | Niš | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 65,914 ฿ (199,007 Дин.) | 43,783 Дин. | + 355% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,631 ฿ (98,518 Дин.) | 27,526 Дин. | + 258% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,430 ฿ (19,412 Дин.) | 12,917 Дин. | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,972 ฿ (69,357 Дин.) | 30,847 Дин. | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,638 ฿ (32,118 Дин.) | 20,854 Дин. | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (5,923 Дин.) | 7,554 Дин. | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 544 ฿ (1,642 Дин.) | 1,227 Дин. | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (30,589 Дин.) | 32,719 Дин. | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (6,932 Дин.) | 7,539 Дин. | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (631 Дин.) | 513 Дин. | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 ฿ (921 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | + 53% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (6,030 Дин.) | 9,678 Дин. | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (3,709 Дин.) | 3,277 Дин. | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (9,103 Дин.) | 7,472 Дин. | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (10,252 Дин.) | 7,118 Дин. | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 40% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ (3,146,985 Дин.) | 2,131,990 Дин. | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (125 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (3,899 Дин.) | 2,283 Дин. | + 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 358 ฿ (1,080 Дин.) | 777 Дин. | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 26% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bangkok | Niš | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (215 Дин.) | 422 Дин. | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (577 Дин.) | 403 Дин. | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (3,528 Дин.) | 1,732 Дин. | + 104% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (445 Дин.) | 413 Дин. | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (299 Дин.) | 340 Дин. | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (453 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (190 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (201 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (1,053 Дин.) | 254 Дин. | + 315% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 50% more expensive than in Niš (Serbia) | ||||
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Bangkok | Niš | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 693 ฿ (2,092 Дин.) | 1,421 Дин. | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 550 ฿ (1,660 Дин.) | 597 Дин. | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (6,052 Дин.) | 1,748 Дин. | + 246% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,284 ฿ (3,876 Дин.) | 1,839 Дин. | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 ฿ (958 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 166% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (250 Дин.) | 135 Дин. | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (255 Дин.) | 134 Дин. | + 91% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (76,595 Дин.) | 58,032 Дин. | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (4.73 Дин.) | 14 Дин. | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,963 ฿ (5,927 Дин.) | 1,765 Дин. | + 236% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (453 Дин.) | 294 Дин. | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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