Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 23% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 ฿ (132 NT$) | 189 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 176 ฿ (161 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 ฿ (64 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 ฿ (63 NT$) | 99 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 ฿ (75 NT$) | 113 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 ฿ (76 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (268 NT$) | 255 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (73 NT$) | 167 NT$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 ฿ (48 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (54 NT$) | 48 NT$ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 ฿ (731 NT$) | 677 NT$ | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (38 NT$) | 57 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 ฿ (52 NT$) | 38 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,831 ฿ (55,624 NT$) | 49,866 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,321 ฿ (24,982 NT$) | 27,563 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,955 ฿ (4,531 NT$) | 2,043 NT$ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,744 ฿ (24,454 NT$) | 30,723 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,569 ฿ (12,408 NT$) | 16,298 NT$ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,849 ฿ (1,691 NT$) | 1,684 NT$ | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 395 ฿ (361 NT$) | 649 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,599 ฿ (7,863 NT$) | 14,881 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,476 ฿ (2,264 NT$) | 4,456 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 ฿ (165 NT$) | 210 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 ฿ (275 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (1,826 NT$) | 2,355 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ (1,173 NT$) | 1,295 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,402 ฿ (2,196 NT$) | 2,343 NT$ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,860 ฿ (2,615 NT$) | 3,529 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 881,128 ฿ (805,697 NT$) | 996,697 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (33 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,650 ฿ (1,509 NT$) | 1,244 NT$ | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 212 ฿ (194 NT$) | 284 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (65 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 ฿ (260 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,338 ฿ (1,223 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 117 ฿ (107 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (98 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 155 ฿ (142 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 ฿ (59 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ (62 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 434 ฿ (397 NT$) | 667 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 824 ฿ (754 NT$) | 1,075 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 437 ฿ (400 NT$) | 575 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,116 ฿ (1,934 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,297 ฿ (2,101 NT$) | 1,694 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 365 ฿ (334 NT$) | 392 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 107 ฿ (98 NT$) | 135 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ฿ (116 NT$) | 184 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (23,197 NT$) | 13,158 NT$ | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 ฿ (4.57 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,881 ฿ (1,720 NT$) | 1,381 NT$ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 ฿ (119 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 201 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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