Cost of living in Thailand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 169 ฿ (Taka 610) | Taka 267 | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 193 ฿ (Taka 699) | Taka 546 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (Taka 226) | Taka 218 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 ฿ (Taka 241) | Taka 92 | + 162% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 ฿ (Taka 279) | Taka 154 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 ฿ (Taka 270) | Taka 88 | + 208% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 372 ฿ (Taka 1,345) | Taka 475 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 ฿ (Taka 364) | Taka 305 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 ฿ (Taka 186) | Taka 56 | + 234% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Taka 193) | Taka 407 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 783 ฿ (Taka 2,831) | Taka 1,500 | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 51 ฿ (Taka 186) | Taka 137 | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 ฿ (Taka 253) | Taka 76 | + 232% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,745 ฿ (Taka 158,092) | Taka 38,619 | + 309% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,537 ฿ (Taka 63,377) | Taka 21,828 | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,335 ฿ (Taka 12,052) | Taka 5,017 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,220 ฿ (Taka 76,689) | Taka 25,126 | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,564 ฿ (Taka 41,793) | Taka 15,134 | + 176% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,379 ฿ (Taka 4,983) | Taka 10,000 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 373 ฿ (Taka 1,349) | Taka 1,380 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,749 ฿ (Taka 31,620) | Taka 44,973 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,647 ฿ (Taka 9,567) | Taka 9,570 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (Taka 640) | Taka 533 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 ฿ (Taka 715) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,961 ฿ (Taka 7,088) | Taka 2,114 | + 235% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (Taka 4,307) | Taka 2,450 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,510 ฿ (Taka 9,070) | Taka 4,870 | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,914 ฿ (Taka 6,916) | Taka 4,397 | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 891,654 ฿ (Taka 3,222,418) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (Taka 133) | Taka 115 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,344 ฿ (Taka 4,859) | Taka 2,408 | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 131 ฿ (Taka 473) | Taka 836 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 219 ฿ (Taka 792) | Taka 682 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,179 ฿ (Taka 4,261) | Taka 1,500 | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Taka 545) | Taka 360 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Taka 330) | Taka 411 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 ฿ (Taka 513) | Taka 625 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 ฿ (Taka 255) | Taka 102 | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 66 ฿ (Taka 238) | Taka 129 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (Taka 724) | Taka 380 | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 643 ฿ (Taka 2,325) | Taka 1,745 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 359 ฿ (Taka 1,298) | Taka 1,011 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,921 ฿ (Taka 14,172) | Taka 3,000 | + 372% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,563 ฿ (Taka 5,647) | Taka 3,597 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 326 ฿ (Taka 1,178) | Taka 1,519 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ฿ (Taka 313) | Taka 253 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (Taka 368) | Taka 571 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,900 ฿ (Taka 97,216) | Taka 35,756 | + 172% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,872 ฿ (Taka 6,765) | Taka 2,307 | + 193% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ (Taka 501) | Taka 333 | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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