Cost of living in Thailand compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 195 ฿ (Taka 632) | Taka 350 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 256 ฿ (Taka 830) | Taka 507 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ฿ (Taka 194) | Taka 210 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (Taka 194) | Taka 88 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (Taka 280) | Taka 129 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ฿ (Taka 174) | Taka 90 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 ฿ (Taka 1,245) | Taka 369 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 ฿ (Taka 301) | Taka 208 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 ฿ (Taka 248) | Taka 33 | + 649% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (Taka 186) | Taka 386 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 745 ฿ (Taka 2,417) | Taka 1,412 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 44 ฿ (Taka 142) | Taka 110 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 39 ฿ (Taka 126) | Taka 70 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,930 ฿ (Taka 119,859) | Taka 52,964 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 25,038 ฿ (Taka 81,263) | Taka 24,651 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,285 ฿ (Taka 7,416) | Taka 2,870 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,966 ฿ (Taka 74,539) | Taka 34,158 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,900 ฿ (Taka 35,376) | Taka 20,892 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (Taka 5,192) | Taka 2,246 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 556 ฿ (Taka 1,804) | Taka 1,396 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (Taka 34,751) | Taka 35,407 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (Taka 7,775) | Taka 15,748 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (Taka 669) | Taka 491 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 ฿ (Taka 863) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,924 ฿ (Taka 6,246) | Taka 2,970 | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 967 ฿ (Taka 3,140) | Taka 3,111 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,762 ฿ (Taka 8,965) | Taka 6,985 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,835 ฿ (Taka 9,202) | Taka 4,408 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,246 ฿ (Taka 2,616,755) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ (Taka 124) | Taka 111 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,607 ฿ (Taka 8,461) | Taka 1,500 | + 464% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (Taka 207) | Taka 191 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (Taka 511) | Taka 436 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (Taka 2,887) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 175 ฿ (Taka 567) | Taka 487 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 95 ฿ (Taka 309) | Taka 286 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (Taka 453) | Taka 502 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (Taka 194) | Taka 80 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (Taka 231) | Taka 212 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (Taka 716) | Taka 389 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Thailand | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (Taka 2,371) | Taka 1,168 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 378 ฿ (Taka 1,225) | Taka 858 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (Taka 8,141) | Taka 2,000 | + 307% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,790 ฿ (Taka 5,811) | Taka 2,051 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 271 ฿ (Taka 881) | Taka 1,000 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 103 ฿ (Taka 335) | Taka 215 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 97 ฿ (Taka 316) | Taka 533 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 28,714 ฿ (Taka 93,194) | Taka 35,756 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.66 ฿ (Taka 5.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,857 ฿ (Taka 6,026) | Taka 1,760 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 138 ฿ (Taka 448) | Taka 274 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,312 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.246
BDT
/
THB
Cost of living in Thailand is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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