Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs El Jadida, Morocco
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 42% more expensive than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 233 ฿ (67 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (61 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 ฿ (21 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (24 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (11 Dirham) | 5.00 Dirham | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (102 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (26 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (16 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 998 ฿ (286 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 218% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 37 ฿ (11 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (12 Dirham) | 5.47 Dirham | + 112% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 59% more expensive than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,351 ฿ (11,559 Dirham) | 4,342 Dirham | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,419 ฿ (7,568 Dirham) | 2,260 Dirham | + 235% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,566 ฿ (735 Dirham) | 567 Dirham | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,059 ฿ (7,178 Dirham) | 3,520 Dirham | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,633 ฿ (3,905 Dirham) | 2,526 Dirham | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,035 ฿ (297 Dirham) | 500 Dirham | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (153 Dirham) | 181 Dirham | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,835 ฿ (2,531 Dirham) | 7,000 Dirham | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,867 ฿ (535 Dirham) | 2,400 Dirham | - 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 ฿ (53 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 193 ฿ (55 Dirham) | 40 Dirham | + 38% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,643 ฿ (471 Dirham) | 417 Dirham | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (361 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,789 ฿ (799 Dirham) | 483 Dirham | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,520 ฿ (722 Dirham) | 467 Dirham | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 57% more expensive than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,136,090 ฿ (325,444 Dirham) | 193,922 Dirham | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (7 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 ฿ (339 Dirham) | 132 Dirham | + 157% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 318 ฿ (91 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 4% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127 ฿ (36 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 ฿ (52 Dirham) | 180 Dirham | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,210 ฿ (347 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 103 ฿ (30 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (26 Dirham) | 31 Dirham | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 114 ฿ (33 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (13 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (16 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 447 ฿ (128 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 323% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in El Jadida (Morocco) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 875 ฿ (251 Dirham) | 325 Dirham | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 432 ฿ (124 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,610 ฿ (1,034 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,802 ฿ (516 Dirham) | 350 Dirham | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 310 ฿ (89 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 ฿ (36 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 180% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 ฿ (38 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,261 ฿ (4,085 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.40 ฿ (0.69 Dirham) | 4.07 Dirham | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,328 ฿ (667 Dirham) | 225 Dirham | + 196% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (42 Dirham) | 105 Dirham | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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