Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 ฿ (¥646) | ¥1,079 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 176 ฿ (¥787) | ¥828 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 ฿ (¥311) | ¥538 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 69 ฿ (¥309) | ¥231 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 82 ฿ (¥367) | ¥345 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 ฿ (¥370) | ¥644 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (¥1,310) | ¥1,236 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (¥355) | ¥688 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 ฿ (¥236) | ¥444 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (¥263) | ¥356 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 800 ฿ (¥3,570) | ¥1,317 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (¥188) | ¥256 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 ฿ (¥252) | ¥264 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,831 ฿ (¥271,572) | ¥447,961 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,321 ฿ (¥121,970) | ¥246,203 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,955 ฿ (¥22,120) | ¥21,525 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,744 ฿ (¥119,392) | ¥191,718 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,569 ฿ (¥60,579) | ¥128,336 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,849 ฿ (¥8,254) | ¥15,623 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 395 ฿ (¥1,764) | ¥4,676 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,599 ฿ (¥38,387) | ¥55,307 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,476 ฿ (¥11,053) | ¥11,673 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 ฿ (¥808) | ¥984 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 ฿ (¥1,342) | ¥2,546 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (¥8,916) | ¥7,697 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ (¥5,727) | ¥5,248 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,402 ฿ (¥10,721) | ¥10,045 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,860 ฿ (¥12,767) | ¥12,390 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 881,128 ฿ (¥3,933,663) | ¥2,957,910 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (¥163) | ¥168 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,650 ฿ (¥7,365) | ¥9,120 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 213 ฿ (¥949) | ¥4,330 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (¥318) | ¥1,320 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 ฿ (¥1,267) | ¥1,320 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,338 ฿ (¥5,972) | ¥4,514 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 117 ฿ (¥522) | ¥622 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (¥477) | ¥647 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 155 ฿ (¥693) | ¥506 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 ฿ (¥288) | ¥218 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ (¥304) | ¥217 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 434 ฿ (¥1,936) | ¥4,189 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Tokyo (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tokyo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 824 ฿ (¥3,679) | ¥5,056 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 437 ฿ (¥1,952) | ¥3,909 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,116 ฿ (¥9,445) | ¥10,552 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,297 ฿ (¥10,256) | ¥7,894 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 365 ฿ (¥1,630) | ¥1,840 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 107 ฿ (¥479) | ¥519 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ฿ (¥568) | ¥619 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (¥113,257) | ¥51,220 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.00 ฿ (¥22) | ¥52 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,881 ฿ (¥8,396) | ¥9,678 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 ฿ (¥606) | ¥617 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 251 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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