Cost of living in Thailand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 ฿ (Taka 534) | Taka 231 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (Taka 555) | Taka 357 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Taka 181) | Taka 181 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (Taka 137) | Taka 75 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 75 ฿ (Taka 211) | Taka 105 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (Taka 109) | Taka 62 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 ฿ (Taka 1,083) | Taka 550 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (Taka 248) | Taka 160 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (Taka 130) | Taka 30 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Taka 157) | Taka 464 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 757 ฿ (Taka 2,142) | Taka 1,525 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 38 ฿ (Taka 108) | Taka 103 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 ฿ (Taka 128) | Taka 41 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,646 ฿ (Taka 100,867) | Taka 66,410 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,848 ฿ (Taka 53,335) | Taka 36,585 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,250 ฿ (Taka 6,367) | Taka 4,183 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,202 ฿ (Taka 57,166) | Taka 38,399 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,582 ฿ (Taka 29,945) | Taka 24,220 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,076 ฿ (Taka 3,045) | Taka 4,012 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 508 ฿ (Taka 1,438) | Taka 1,158 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,696 ฿ (Taka 27,438) | Taka 36,354 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,926 ฿ (Taka 5,450) | Taka 15,726 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 ฿ (Taka 465) | Taka 332 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176 ฿ (Taka 498) | Taka 852 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,423 ฿ (Taka 4,027) | Taka 2,028 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,287 ฿ (Taka 3,642) | Taka 2,375 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,846 ฿ (Taka 8,054) | Taka 6,087 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,508 ฿ (Taka 7,096) | Taka 4,139 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 991,938 ฿ (Taka 2,806,911) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (Taka 71) | Taka 93 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,128 ฿ (Taka 3,193) | Taka 2,572 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 158 ฿ (Taka 447) | Taka 147 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 270 ฿ (Taka 764) | Taka 576 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,125 ฿ (Taka 3,183) | Taka 1,109 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (Taka 410) | Taka 406 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Taka 258) | Taka 237 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (Taka 362) | Taka 405 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (Taka 170) | Taka 86 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (Taka 137) | Taka 114 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ฿ (Taka 783) | Taka 240 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 696 ฿ (Taka 1,969) | Taka 1,140 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (Taka 1,141) | Taka 913 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (Taka 9,440) | Taka 2,331 | + 305% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,612 ฿ (Taka 4,561) | Taka 2,046 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 273 ฿ (Taka 773) | Taka 1,157 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 117 ฿ (Taka 332) | Taka 302 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 ฿ (Taka 292) | Taka 600 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,499 ฿ (Taka 41,028) | Taka 35,756 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.78 ฿ (Taka 8) | Taka 2.30 | + 243% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,921 ฿ (Taka 5,437) | Taka 1,613 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (Taka 333) | Taka 269 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,100 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.830
BDT
/
THB
Cost of living in Thailand is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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