Cost of living in Thailand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 180 ฿ (Taka 497) | Taka 288 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 184 ฿ (Taka 510) | Taka 383 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (Taka 176) | Taka 165 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ (Taka 154) | Taka 82 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 66 ฿ (Taka 181) | Taka 116 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 ฿ (Taka 107) | Taka 52 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 322 ฿ (Taka 891) | Taka 434 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 ฿ (Taka 277) | Taka 186 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ฿ (Taka 116) | Taka 25 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Taka 146) | Taka 426 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 727 ฿ (Taka 2,011) | Taka 1,811 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 ฿ (Taka 105) | Taka 103 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 ฿ (Taka 95) | Taka 42 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,642 ฿ (Taka 109,674) | Taka 46,240 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,978 ฿ (Taka 60,804) | Taka 27,702 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,312 ฿ (Taka 6,396) | Taka 4,496 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,462 ฿ (Taka 62,143) | Taka 34,541 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,302 ฿ (Taka 31,267) | Taka 19,179 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,401 ฿ (Taka 3,875) | Taka 3,784 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (Taka 1,481) | Taka 1,257 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,319 ฿ (Taka 31,314) | Taka 36,803 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,310 ฿ (Taka 6,390) | Taka 12,836 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 168 ฿ (Taka 465) | Taka 341 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 166 ฿ (Taka 458) | Taka 1,289 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,477 ฿ (Taka 4,087) | Taka 1,745 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (Taka 3,297) | Taka 1,618 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,819 ฿ (Taka 7,800) | Taka 4,829 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,325 ฿ (Taka 6,432) | Taka 3,962 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,003,900 ฿ (Taka 2,777,378) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (Taka 82) | Taka 94 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,155 ฿ (Taka 3,194) | Taka 2,580 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 75 ฿ (Taka 207) | Taka 189 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ฿ (Taka 271) | Taka 588 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 602 ฿ (Taka 1,666) | Taka 914 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 78 ฿ (Taka 217) | Taka 560 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 83 ฿ (Taka 228) | Taka 256 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 119 ฿ (Taka 330) | Taka 340 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (Taka 117) | Taka 87 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 62 ฿ (Taka 171) | Taka 102 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 204 ฿ (Taka 566) | Taka 232 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 634 ฿ (Taka 1,755) | Taka 1,040 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 368 ฿ (Taka 1,018) | Taka 886 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,328 ฿ (Taka 3,673) | Taka 2,026 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,523 ฿ (Taka 4,213) | Taka 2,404 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 242 ฿ (Taka 668) | Taka 1,227 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 ฿ (Taka 257) | Taka 393 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 104 ฿ (Taka 289) | Taka 572 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,816 ฿ (Taka 46,522) | Taka 35,756 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.00 ฿ (Taka 8) | Taka 1.70 | + 388% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,135 ฿ (Taka 5,906) | Taka 1,895 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 ฿ (Taka 241) | Taka 277 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,083 prices entered by 383 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.767
BDT
/
THB
Cost of living in Thailand is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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