Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 171% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 171% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 225 ฿ (ARS $642) | ARS $367 | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (ARS $559) | ARS $301 | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ฿ (ARS $213) | ARS $88 | + 143% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ฿ (ARS $141) | ARS $60 | + 137% | |
12 eggs, large | 82 ฿ (ARS $233) | ARS $78 | + 198% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (ARS $116) | ARS $55 | + 109% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (ARS $1,014) | ARS $129 | + 685% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 ฿ (ARS $269) | ARS $44 | + 508% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (ARS $138) | ARS $27 | + 407% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (ARS $155) | ARS $58 | + 167% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 ฿ (ARS $2,580) | ARS $201 | + 1181% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 39 ฿ (ARS $110) | ARS $92 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (ARS $115) | ARS $32 | + 260% | |
Housing | + 225% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 225% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,351 ฿ (ARS $114,988) | ARS $20,002 | + 475% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,419 ฿ (ARS $75,288) | ARS $11,466 | + 557% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,566 ฿ (ARS $7,312) | ARS $3,242 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,042 ฿ (ARS $65,662) | ARS $11,715 | + 460% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,625 ฿ (ARS $35,977) | ARS $10,117 | + 256% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,125 ฿ (ARS $3,207) | ARS $2,131 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (ARS $1,518) | ARS $1,505 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,835 ฿ (ARS $25,177) | ARS $23,718 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,867 ฿ (ARS $5,319) | ARS $4,797 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 ฿ (ARS $527) | ARS $226 | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 197 ฿ (ARS $561) | ARS $164 | + 242% | |
Clothes | + 141% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 141% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,643 ฿ (ARS $4,683) | ARS $1,556 | + 201% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (ARS $3,593) | ARS $1,430 | + 151% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,789 ฿ (ARS $7,949) | ARS $4,439 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,467 ฿ (ARS $7,031) | ARS $3,546 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 139% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 139% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,136,090 ฿ (ARS $3,237,538) | ARS $558,062 | + 480% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (ARS $72) | ARS $44 | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 ฿ (ARS $3,371) | ARS $1,866 | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 318 ฿ (ARS $906) | ARS $756 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 148% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127 ฿ (ARS $362) | ARS $128 | + 184% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 ฿ (ARS $513) | ARS $150 | + 243% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,210 ฿ (ARS $3,449) | ARS $769 | + 349% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 103 ฿ (ARS $294) | ARS $66 | + 348% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (ARS $264) | ARS $108 | + 143% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 114 ฿ (ARS $324) | ARS $201 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (ARS $130) | ARS $83 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (ARS $159) | ARS $122 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443 ฿ (ARS $1,263) | ARS $302 | + 318% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 135% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 889 ฿ (ARS $2,534) | ARS $731 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 439 ฿ (ARS $1,251) | ARS $521 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,610 ฿ (ARS $10,286) | ARS $956 | + 976% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,911 ฿ (ARS $5,447) | ARS $1,359 | + 301% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 315 ฿ (ARS $896) | ARS $313 | + 187% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131 ฿ (ARS $374) | ARS $152 | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 ฿ (ARS $380) | ARS $91 | + 318% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,804 ฿ (ARS $39,338) | ARS $58,928 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.40 ฿ (ARS $7) | ARS $2.16 | + 217% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,512 ฿ (ARS $7,158) | ARS $1,567 | + 357% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (ARS $416) | ARS $248 | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 163% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 163% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $152,296 (53,443 ฿) in Bangkok to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $58,000 in San Juan.
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