Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 63% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Bangkok | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 246 ฿ (4,369 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 ฿ (3,492 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (1,124 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 ฿ (1,200 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (1,467 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 ฿ (1,645 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 228% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 324 ฿ (5,739 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (1,494 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 ฿ (981 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (933 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 938% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 807 ฿ (14,310 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 583% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (767 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 ฿ (1,005 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 103% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 39% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Bangkok | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,831 ฿ (1,078,614 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 27,321 ฿ (484,435 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,285 ฿ (75,984 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,744 ฿ (474,195 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,569 ฿ (240,602 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,849 ฿ (32,783 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 147% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 395 ฿ (7,006 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,599 ฿ (152,464 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 277% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,476 ฿ (43,900 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 ฿ (3,207 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 ฿ (5,328 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 151% | |
Clothes | + 65% | |||
Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 65% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Bangkok | Khartoum | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (35,414 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ (22,748 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1220% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,796 ฿ (49,582 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,860 ฿ (50,708 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 106% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ (18,481,614 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (649 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,625 ฿ (28,816 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 633% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 458 ฿ (8,123 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 186% | |||
Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 186% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (1,264 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 284 ฿ (5,034 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 981% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,316 ฿ (23,341 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 135% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (2,614 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 600% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (1,895 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1845% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 155 ฿ (2,752 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 ฿ (1,145 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1129% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ (1,206 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1148% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 392 ฿ (6,943 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 93% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Bangkok | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 824 ฿ (14,614 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 469 ฿ (8,310 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,393 ฿ (60,164 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,372 ฿ (42,052 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 365 ฿ (6,475 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 988% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ (1,913 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ฿ (2,256 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (449,825 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 1533% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.19 ฿ (57 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 466% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,900 ฿ (33,693 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1325% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ (2,437 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 572% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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