Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand vs Esteli, Nicaragua
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 233 ฿ (261 C$) | 800 C$ | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (239 C$) | 300 C$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 ฿ (82 C$) | 88 C$ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (56 C$) | 40 C$ | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (93 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (45 C$) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 356 ฿ (399 C$) | 132 C$ | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 ฿ (103 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (53 C$) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ (61 C$) | 40 C$ | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 998 ฿ (1,120 C$) | 400 C$ | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 ฿ (41 C$) | 22 C$ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (45 C$) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 46% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 40,351 ฿ (45,246 C$) | 6,000 C$ | + 654% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 26,419 ฿ (29,625 C$) | 13,500 C$ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,566 ฿ (2,877 C$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,059 ฿ (28,100 C$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,633 ฿ (15,287 C$) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,035 ฿ (1,161 C$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (597 C$) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,835 ฿ (9,907 C$) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,867 ฿ (2,093 C$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185 ฿ (207 C$) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 193 ฿ (216 C$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,643 ฿ (1,843 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (1,414 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,789 ฿ (3,128 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,520 ฿ (2,826 C$) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,136,090 ฿ (1,273,932 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (28 C$) | 35 C$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,183 ฿ (1,326 C$) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 318 ฿ (357 C$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 127 ฿ (143 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 180 ฿ (202 C$) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,210 ฿ (1,357 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 103 ฿ (116 C$) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92 ฿ (104 C$) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 114 ฿ (128 C$) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 ฿ (51 C$) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 56 ฿ (63 C$) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 447 ฿ (501 C$) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 875 ฿ (981 C$) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 432 ฿ (485 C$) | 100 C$ | + 385% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,610 ฿ (4,048 C$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,802 ฿ (2,021 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 310 ฿ (348 C$) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 127 ฿ (142 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 133 ฿ (149 C$) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,261 ฿ (15,992 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.40 ฿ (2.69 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,328 ฿ (2,611 C$) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (164 C$) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 448 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Esteli (Nicaragua)
For example, you would need at least 19,241 C$ (17,159 ฿) in Bangkok to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 18,000 C$ in Esteli.
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