Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 ฿ (93 NT$) | 138 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 208 ฿ (183 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (49 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (53 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 ฿ (82 NT$) | 77 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (46 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (257 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (87 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (47 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (50 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 ฿ (630 NT$) | 425 NT$ | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (41 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (53 NT$) | 47 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 37% more expensive than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,194 ฿ (59,245 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,631 ฿ (28,771 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (2,734 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,972 ฿ (20,254 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,638 ฿ (9,380 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (1,730 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 544 ฿ (479 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (8,933 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (2,024 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (184 NT$) | 217 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 ฿ (269 NT$) | 258 NT$ | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (1,761 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (1,112 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (2,659 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (2,994 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,760 ฿ (915,002 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (1,139 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 354 ฿ (312 NT$) | 270 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (63 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (168 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (1,030 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (130 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (87 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (132 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (56 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (59 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (308 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (749 NT$) | 712 NT$ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 550 ฿ (485 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (1,767 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,284 ฿ (1,132 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 313 ฿ (276 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (73 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (73 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (22,368 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (1.38 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,963 ฿ (1,731 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (133 NT$) | 109 NT$ | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 499 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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