Cost of living in Thailand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 ฿ (Taka 272) | Taka 281 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 211 ฿ (Taka 549) | Taka 397 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 ฿ (Taka 109) | Taka 233 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (Taka 136) | Taka 86 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 76 ฿ (Taka 198) | Taka 110 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 ฿ (Taka 113) | Taka 57 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 336 ฿ (Taka 873) | Taka 371 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 91 ฿ (Taka 236) | Taka 185 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (Taka 106) | Taka 26 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ฿ (Taka 153) | Taka 489 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 632 ฿ (Taka 1,644) | Taka 1,518 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 ฿ (Taka 114) | Taka 109 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43 ฿ (Taka 112) | Taka 46 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 56,455 ฿ (Taka 146,774) | Taka 35,010 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,175 ฿ (Taka 62,850) | Taka 20,341 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,997 ฿ (Taka 5,192) | Taka 3,984 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,591 ฿ (Taka 48,333) | Taka 26,136 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,970 ฿ (Taka 25,920) | Taka 16,632 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,403 ฿ (Taka 3,648) | Taka 2,826 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 524 ฿ (Taka 1,362) | Taka 913 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 11,296 ฿ (Taka 29,367) | Taka 37,121 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,685 ฿ (Taka 4,381) | Taka 14,580 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 145 ฿ (Taka 376) | Taka 413 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 237 ฿ (Taka 616) | Taka 226 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,028 ฿ (Taka 5,272) | Taka 1,323 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,129 ฿ (Taka 2,935) | Taka 1,678 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,918 ฿ (Taka 7,585) | Taka 4,600 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,717 ฿ (Taka 7,065) | Taka 5,408 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,596,240 ฿ (Taka 4,149,958) | Taka 2,457,360 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (Taka 75) | Taka 86 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,306 ฿ (Taka 3,395) | Taka 1,146 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33 ฿ (Taka 86) | Taka 296 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ฿ (Taka 460) | Taka 1,395 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 885 ฿ (Taka 2,302) | Taka 1,191 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 ฿ (Taka 195) | Taka 498 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 71 ฿ (Taka 184) | Taka 208 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 115 ฿ (Taka 299) | Taka 451 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 61 ฿ (Taka 160) | Taka 177 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ (Taka 177) | Taka 206 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 206 ฿ (Taka 535) | Taka 307 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 613 ฿ (Taka 1,593) | Taka 1,410 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 408 ฿ (Taka 1,061) | Taka 801 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 ฿ (Taka 5,200) | Taka 1,939 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 989 ฿ (Taka 2,571) | Taka 2,520 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 226 ฿ (Taka 588) | Taka 1,328 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 77 ฿ (Taka 201) | Taka 393 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ฿ (Taka 219) | Taka 641 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,307 ฿ (Taka 55,394) | Taka 35,756 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.65 ฿ (Taka 4.30) | Taka 2.19 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,707 ฿ (Taka 4,437) | Taka 1,057 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 143 ฿ (Taka 372) | Taka 261 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.600
BDT
/
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Cost of living in Thailand is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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