Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs Enschede, Netherlands
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 233 ฿ (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (€5.71) | €7 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 ฿ (€1.96) | €4.01 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (€1.32) | €1.14 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (€2.22) | €2.85 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (€1.06) | €2.16 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (€10) | €5.68 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (€2.47) | €2.10 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (€1.27) | €1.92 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (€1.45) | €0.97 | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 998 ฿ (€27) | €7 | + 301% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 37 ฿ (€0.98) | €2.24 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (€1.08) | €0.95 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 34% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,351 ฿ (€1,079) | €1,099 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,419 ฿ (€706) | €771 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,566 ฿ (€69) | €137 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,059 ฿ (€670) | €693 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,633 ฿ (€365) | €571 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,035 ฿ (€28) | €240 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (€14) | €26 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,835 ฿ (€236) | €465 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,867 ฿ (€50) | €299 | - 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 ฿ (€4.94) | €7 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 193 ฿ (€5.16) | €13 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,643 ฿ (€44) | €82 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (€34) | €41 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,789 ฿ (€75) | €91 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,520 ฿ (€67) | €126 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 41% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,136,090 ฿ (€30,380) | €29,057 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (€0.68) | €1.51 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 ฿ (€32) | €67 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 318 ฿ (€9) | €24 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127 ฿ (€3.40) | €4.15 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 ฿ (€4.81) | €15 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,210 ฿ (€32) | €35 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 103 ฿ (€2.76) | €2.96 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (€2.47) | €2.69 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 114 ฿ (€3.04) | €2.95 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (€1.22) | €2.24 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 447 ฿ (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 875 ฿ (€23) | €38 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 432 ฿ (€12) | €22 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,610 ฿ (€97) | €80 | + 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,802 ฿ (€48) | €72 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 310 ฿ (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 ฿ (€3.40) | €3.11 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 ฿ (€3.55) | €4.05 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,261 ฿ (€381) | €424 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.40 ฿ (€0.06) | €0.11 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,328 ฿ (€62) | €29 | + 114% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (€3.90) | €6 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Enschede you would need to make just about €2,458 (91,903 ฿) in Bangkok.
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