Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 279 ฿ (Dirham 31) | Dirham 50 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 223 ฿ (Dirham 25) | Dirham 29 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 ฿ (Dirham 5.30) | Dirham 5.27 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 ฿ (Dirham 43) | Dirham 23 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 ฿ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (Dirham 5.37) | Dirham 4.04 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 846 ฿ (Dirham 95) | Dirham 58 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 9 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 ฿ (Dirham 5.03) | Dirham 4.02 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,773 ฿ (Dirham 6,028) | Dirham 9,334 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,572 ฿ (Dirham 3,651) | Dirham 6,323 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (Dirham 348) | Dirham 730 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,324 ฿ (Dirham 3,511) | Dirham 5,583 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,819 ฿ (Dirham 1,661) | Dirham 3,165 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (Dirham 220) | Dirham 515 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 726 ฿ (Dirham 81) | Dirham 358 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (Dirham 1,136) | Dirham 1,231 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (Dirham 257) | Dirham 339 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 42 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 294 ฿ (Dirham 33) | Dirham 45 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 23% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,228 ฿ (Dirham 250) | Dirham 231 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,158 ฿ (Dirham 130) | Dirham 208 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,857 ฿ (Dirham 320) | Dirham 343 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,775 ฿ (Dirham 311) | Dirham 328 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 918,111 ฿ (Dirham 102,917) | Dirham 94,044 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 ฿ (Dirham 4.50) | Dirham 3.36 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,257 ฿ (Dirham 253) | Dirham 295 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 361 ฿ (Dirham 41) | Dirham 38 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 25 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (Dirham 131) | Dirham 274 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 156 ฿ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (Dirham 39) | Dirham 43 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (Dirham 95) | Dirham 185 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 477 ฿ (Dirham 53) | Dirham 99 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (Dirham 225) | Dirham 412 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,400 ฿ (Dirham 269) | Dirham 293 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 ฿ (Dirham 36) | Dirham 94 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111 ฿ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 46 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,293 ฿ (Dirham 2,723) | Dirham 2,058 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 ฿ (Dirham 0.15) | Dirham 0.49 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,439 ฿ (Dirham 273) | Dirham 331 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,260 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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