- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 0% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 197 ฿ (Taka 503) | Taka 335 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 167 ฿ (Taka 426) | Taka 428 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (Taka 141) | Taka 173 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (Taka 115) | Taka 74 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (Taka 175) | Taka 98 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (Taka 100) | Taka 58 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 496 ฿ (Taka 1,266) | Taka 373 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ฿ (Taka 139) | Taka 148 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (Taka 92) | Taka 24 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (Taka 127) | Taka 338 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 530 ฿ (Taka 1,354) | Taka 2,417 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 28 ฿ (Taka 71) | Taka 101 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (Taka 77) | Taka 46 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,612 ฿ (Taka 98,518) | Taka 42,612 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,142 ฿ (Taka 53,944) | Taka 35,009 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 ฿ (Taka 5,515) | Taka 4,026 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,579 ฿ (Taka 47,404) | Taka 44,270 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,256 ฿ (Taka 28,719) | Taka 26,672 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,383 ฿ (Taka 3,529) | Taka 3,605 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 407 ฿ (Taka 1,038) | Taka 2,007 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,911 ฿ (Taka 25,289) | Taka 43,423 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,699 ฿ (Taka 4,335) | Taka 14,696 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 ฿ (Taka 321) | Taka 299 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 ฿ (Taka 511) | Taka 545 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,775 ฿ (Taka 4,530) | Taka 2,215 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 944 ฿ (Taka 2,409) | Taka 2,647 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (Taka 5,998) | Taka 4,735 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,704 ฿ (Taka 4,348) | Taka 4,152 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 972,872 ฿ (Taka 2,482,293) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (Taka 71) | Taka 93 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 914 ฿ (Taka 2,331) | Taka 2,382 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 ฿ (Taka 161) | Taka 419 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 ฿ (Taka 325) | Taka 522 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 675 ฿ (Taka 1,723) | Taka 1,181 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 83 ฿ (Taka 212) | Taka 370 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (Taka 205) | Taka 293 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 ฿ (Taka 188) | Taka 361 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (Taka 99) | Taka 91 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (Taka 111) | Taka 107 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 215 ฿ (Taka 549) | Taka 317 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 512 ฿ (Taka 1,306) | Taka 951 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 377 ฿ (Taka 963) | Taka 793 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,345 ฿ (Taka 3,431) | Taka 3,706 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 968 ฿ (Taka 2,469) | Taka 2,831 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 157 ฿ (Taka 400) | Taka 1,364 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 84 ฿ (Taka 215) | Taka 338 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ฿ (Taka 215) | Taka 501 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,126 ฿ (Taka 33,490) | Taka 35,756 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.46 ฿ (Taka 11) | Taka 22 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,170 ฿ (Taka 2,985) | Taka 2,792 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 81 ฿ (Taka 207) | Taka 232 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.552
BDT
/
THB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,151 prices entered by 674 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is about the same as in Bangladesh
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