- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- China
- Pattaya
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pattaya, Thailand compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pattaya (Thailand) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 ฿ (元21) | 元32 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (元41) | 元26 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (元11) | 元9 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (元14) | 元14 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 ฿ (元12) | 元12 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (元10) | 元7 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 ฿ (元62) | 元58 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 ฿ (元15) | 元7 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (元9) | 元7 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (元11) | 元5.01 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (元126) | 元60 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 ฿ (元6) | 元7 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (元8) | 元7 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Pattaya (Thailand) is 50% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,922 ฿ (元8,613) | 元3,567 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,125 ฿ (元5,920) | 元2,125 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,134 ฿ (元660) | 元833 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,909 ฿ (元3,980) | 元2,333 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,200 ฿ (元2,357) | 元1,533 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,398 ฿ (元294) | 元300 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 644 ฿ (元135) | 元78 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,443 ฿ (元2,619) | 元8,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,143 ฿ (元451) | 元2,000 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 194 ฿ (元41) | 元44 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 153 ฿ (元32) | 元50 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Pattaya (Thailand) is 57% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,160 ฿ (元455) | 元467 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,667 ฿ (元561) | 元250 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,917 ฿ (元614) | 元553 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,160 ฿ (元455) | 元950 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Pattaya (Thailand) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 850,000 ฿ (元178,902) | 元155,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (元5.87) | 元7 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 450 ฿ (元95) | 元138 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 ฿ (元57) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Pattaya (Thailand) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 ฿ (元17) | 元15 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 ฿ (元34) | 元10 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 701 ฿ (元148) | 元100 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70 ฿ (元15) | 元15 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109 ฿ (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 ฿ (元27) | 元28 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (元9) | 元7 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 ฿ (元11) | 元7 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 153 ฿ (元32) | 元40 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Pattaya (Thailand) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 639 ฿ (元134) | 元100 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (元63) | 元112 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,300 ฿ (元274) | 元120 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (元105) | 元195 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 ฿ (元31) | 元50 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 ฿ (元12) | 元38 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ฿ (元11) | 元15 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,900 ฿ (元3,347) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 ฿ (元0.29) | 元1.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,350 ฿ (元495) | 元168 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 92 ฿ (元19) | 元40 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pattaya (Thailand) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,179
(62,615 ฿)
in Pattaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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