- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- China
- Pattaya
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pattaya, Thailand compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pattaya (Thailand) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (45元) | 32元 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 202 ฿ (43元) | 26元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (11元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 ฿ (13元) | 12元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 295 ฿ (62元) | 58元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 ฿ (15元) | 7元 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (12元) | 5.01元 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 778 ฿ (164元) | 60元 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 ฿ (6元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Pattaya (Thailand) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 34,436 ฿ (7,274元) | 3,567元 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,650 ฿ (4,151元) | 2,125元 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,134 ฿ (662元) | 833元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,180 ฿ (4,685元) | 2,333元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,341 ฿ (2,395元) | 1,533元 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,398 ฿ (295元) | 300元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 546 ฿ (115元) | 78元 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,443 ฿ (2,628元) | 8,000元 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,143 ฿ (453元) | 2,000元 | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 194 ฿ (41元) | 44元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 153 ฿ (32元) | 50元 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Pattaya (Thailand) is 26% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,129 ฿ (450元) | 467元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,946 ฿ (411元) | 250元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,828 ฿ (597元) | 553元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,174 ฿ (459元) | 950元 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Pattaya (Thailand) is 2% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 863,053 ฿ (182,302元) | 155,000元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (5.89元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 594 ฿ (125元) | 138元 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 270 ฿ (57元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Pattaya (Thailand) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 ฿ (17元) | 15元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 ฿ (34元) | 10元 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 701 ฿ (148元) | 100元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 70 ฿ (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109 ฿ (23元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 126 ฿ (27元) | 28元 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (10元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 51 ฿ (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 153 ฿ (32元) | 40元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Pattaya (Thailand) is 1% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 639 ฿ (135元) | 100元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 292 ฿ (62元) | 112元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,300 ฿ (275元) | 120元 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,123 ฿ (237元) | 195元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146 ฿ (31元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (19元) | 38元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 77 ฿ (16元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,900 ฿ (3,359元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.64 ฿ (0.35元) | 1.00元 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,751 ฿ (370元) | 168元 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 ฿ (21元) | 40元 | - 47% | |
| 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 296 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 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 14,474元
(68,521 ฿)
in Pattaya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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