Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand

Summary of cost of living in Bangkok

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 114,007 ฿
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 65,926 ฿
  • Cost of living in Bangkok is more expensive than in 61% of cities in Asia (10 out of 23)
  • Cost of living in Bangkok is cheaper than in 77% of cities in the World (177 out of 229)
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List of prices in Bangkok
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 105 ฿
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 208 ฿
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 55 ฿
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 60 ฿
12 eggs, large 93 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 53 ฿
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 292 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 99 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 54 ฿
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 57 ฿
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 715 ฿
2 liters of coca-cola 47 ฿
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 60 ฿
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 67,194 ฿
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 32,631 ฿
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,101 ฿
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 22,972 ฿
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,638 ฿
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,962 ฿
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 544 ฿
40” flat screen tv 10,132 ฿
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 2,296 ฿
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 209 ฿
Hourly rate for cleaning help 305 ฿
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,997 ฿
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,261 ฿
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,015 ฿
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,396 ฿
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,037,760 ฿
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 41 ฿
Monthly ticket public transport 1,292 ฿
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 354 ฿
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 71 ฿
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 191 ฿
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,169 ฿
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 147 ฿
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 99 ฿
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 150 ฿
4 rolls of toilet paper 63 ฿
Tube of toothpaste 67 ฿
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 349 ฿
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 849 ฿
2 tickets to the movies 550 ฿
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,005 ฿
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,284 ฿
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 313 ฿
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 83 ฿
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 83 ฿
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 25,369 ฿
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.57 ฿
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,963 ฿
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 151 ฿
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 445 prices entered by 53 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

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Bangkok position in our World Ranking

the world
177th
out of 229
asia
10th
out of 23

Cheapest and most expensive products in Bangkok compared to other cities:

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3rd
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4th
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4th
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1st
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1st
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