Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 27% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 109 ฿ (11 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 208 ฿ (22 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (5.76 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (10 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (5.49 ₪) | 5.18 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (30 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (10 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (5.59 ₪) | 4.11 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (5.85 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 692 ฿ (72 ₪) | 41 ₪ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (4.51 ₪) | 5.75 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (6 ₪) | 3.40 ₪ | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 46% more expensive than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 65,914 ฿ (6,884 ₪) | 2,614 ₪ | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,631 ฿ (3,408 ₪) | 1,788 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,430 ฿ (671 ₪) | 457 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,972 ฿ (2,399 ₪) | 1,832 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,638 ฿ (1,111 ₪) | 1,307 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (205 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 544 ฿ (57 ₪) | 96 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (1,058 ₪) | 1,669 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (240 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (22 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 ฿ (32 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 53% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (209 ₪) | 315 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (128 ₪) | 385 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (315 ₪) | 391 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (355 ₪) | 391 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ (108,857 ₪) | 125,275 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (4.32 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (135 ₪) | 326 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 358 ฿ (37 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (7 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (20 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (122 ₪) | 103 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (15 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (16 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (36 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Ramallah (Palestinian Territory) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Ramallah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 693 ฿ (72 ₪) | 115 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 550 ฿ (57 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (209 ₪) | 181 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,284 ฿ (134 ₪) | 203 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 ฿ (33 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (9 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (2,649 ₪) | 3,144 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.16 ₪) | 0.66 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,963 ฿ (205 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (16 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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