- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- China
- Pattaya
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pattaya, Thailand compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pattaya (Thailand) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 ฿ (元20) | 元26 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (元40) | 元25 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 ฿ (元10) | 元8 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (元13) | 元15 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 ฿ (元12) | 元9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 ฿ (元8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 ฿ (元59) | 元83 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 ฿ (元14) | 元6 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (元9) | 元5.66 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (元11) | 元4.00 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (元121) | 元80 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 33 ฿ (元7) | 元8 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ฿ (元7) | 元6 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Pattaya (Thailand) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 40,922 ฿ (元8,219) | 元3,286 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 28,125 ฿ (元5,649) | 元2,010 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,856 ฿ (元574) | 元483 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,909 ฿ (元3,798) | 元2,375 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,200 ฿ (元2,249) | 元1,454 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,567 ฿ (元315) | 元100 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 644 ฿ (元129) | 元65 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,250 ฿ (元2,862) | 元10,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,022 ฿ (元406) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 179 ฿ (元36) | 元38 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 97 ฿ (元20) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Pattaya (Thailand) is 82% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,160 ฿ (元434) | 元509 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,667 ฿ (元536) | 元100 | + 436% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,917 ฿ (元586) | 元680 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,160 ฿ (元434) | 元1,500 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Pattaya (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 850,000 ฿ (元170,717) | 元183,333 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ฿ (元5.29) | 元7 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 450 ฿ (元90) | 元117 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 ฿ (元54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Pattaya (Thailand) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 ฿ (元16) | 元15 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 119 ฿ (元24) | 元10 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 655 ฿ (元132) | 元100 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70 ฿ (元14) | 元15 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 104 ฿ (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 127 ฿ (元26) | 元28 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (元9) | 元7 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 53 ฿ (元11) | 元7 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 181 ฿ (元36) | 元40 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Pattaya (Thailand) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 617 ฿ (元124) | 元100 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (元60) | 元112 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 597 ฿ (元120) | 元120 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (元100) | 元195 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 124 ฿ (元25) | 元50 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58 ฿ (元12) | 元38 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 ฿ (元10) | 元15 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,900 ฿ (元3,193) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 ฿ (元0.28) | 元1.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,350 ฿ (元472) | 元168 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 92 ฿ (元18) | 元40 | - 54% | |
| 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 234 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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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 元11,391
(56,714 ฿)
in Pattaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,400
in Zhengzhou.
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