- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- China
- Pattaya
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pattaya, Thailand vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pattaya (Thailand) is 48% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 ฿ (49元) | 32元 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 202 ฿ (43元) | 26元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 ฿ (13元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 ฿ (63元) | 58元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 ฿ (15元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (9元) | 7元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (11元) | 5.01元 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 740 ฿ (158元) | 60元 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 ฿ (7元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (8元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Pattaya (Thailand) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,436 ฿ (7,353元) | 3,567元 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,427 ฿ (4,149元) | 2,125元 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,733 ฿ (584元) | 833元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,453 ฿ (4,581元) | 2,333元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,246 ฿ (2,401元) | 1,533元 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,309 ฿ (280元) | 300元 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 598 ฿ (128元) | 78元 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,242 ฿ (2,614元) | 8,000元 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,191 ฿ (468元) | 2,000元 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 194 ฿ (41元) | 44元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 146 ฿ (31元) | 50元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Pattaya (Thailand) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,129 ฿ (455元) | 467元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,946 ฿ (416元) | 250元 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,828 ฿ (604元) | 553元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,174 ฿ (464元) | 950元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Pattaya (Thailand) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 863,053 ฿ (184,298元) | 155,000元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 594 ฿ (127元) | 138元 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 258 ฿ (55元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Pattaya (Thailand) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 ฿ (17元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 ฿ (34元) | 10元 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 645 ฿ (138元) | 100元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70 ฿ (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 96 ฿ (20元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 ฿ (27元) | 28元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 ฿ (11元) | 7元 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 175 ฿ (37元) | 40元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Pattaya (Thailand) is 1% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 606 ฿ (129元) | 100元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 278 ฿ (59元) | 112元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,300 ฿ (278元) | 120元 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,123 ฿ (240元) | 195元 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 ฿ (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ฿ (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (16元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,900 ฿ (3,395元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.99 ฿ (0.43元) | 1.00元 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,751 ฿ (374元) | 168元 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ฿ (21元) | 40元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Pattaya (Thailand) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,483元
(67,822 ฿)
in Pattaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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