Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Wuhai (China)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
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Bangkok | Wuhai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 112 ฿ (22元) | 63元 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 205 ฿ (41元) | 90元 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (11元) | 56元 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 ฿ (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 57 ฿ (11元) | 12元 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (59元) | 89元 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 ฿ (19元) | 22元 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 ฿ (10元) | 20元 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (12元) | 42元 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 ฿ (137元) | 207元 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 ฿ (9元) | 19元 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 ฿ (13元) | 17元 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% cheaper than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
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Bangkok | Wuhai | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,670 ฿ (13,794元) | 9,130元 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 33,143 ฿ (6,658元) | 7,345元 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,644 ฿ (933元) | 1,300元 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,334 ฿ (5,089元) | 6,401元 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,971 ฿ (2,204元) | 4,687元 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,643 ฿ (330元) | 1,200元 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 514 ฿ (103元) | 376元 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,681 ฿ (1,744元) | 4,500元 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (461元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (42元) | 200元 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 299 ฿ (60元) | 150元 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (401元) | 500元 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ (258元) | 500元 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,971 ฿ (597元) | 1,000元 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,395 ฿ (682元) | 2,000元 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ (209,375元) | 250,000元 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ (8元) | 20元 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (282元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 296 ฿ (59元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (14元) | 20元 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (38元) | 20元 | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (235元) | 250元 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (30元) | 50元 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (20元) | 30元 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (30元) | 120元 | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (13元) | 60元 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (13元) | 35元 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 433 ฿ (87元) | 100元 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 20% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
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Bangkok | Wuhai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 909 ฿ (182元) | 172元 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 557 ฿ (112元) | 100元 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,780 ฿ (759元) | 200元 | + 280% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,251 ฿ (251元) | 150元 | + 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 341 ฿ (69元) | 200元 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 ฿ (19元) | 24元 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (5,096元) | 2,000元 | + 155% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.31元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,893 ฿ (380元) | 229元 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 153 ฿ (31元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 139 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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