Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 81% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 47% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 ฿ (66 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 204 ฿ (127 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (34 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (38 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (55 Kwacha) | 25 Kwacha | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (33 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (181 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (61 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (33 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (35 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 ฿ (444 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (29 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (37 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 97% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,673 ฿ (41,433 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,805 ฿ (20,386 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (1,927 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,227 ฿ (14,434 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,762 ฿ (6,688 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (1,219 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 541 ฿ (336 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (6,296 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (1,427 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (130 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 280 ฿ (174 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 79% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (1,241 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,253 ฿ (779 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (1,874 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (2,110 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 87% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,760 ฿ (644,905 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (26 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (803 Kwacha) | 425 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 356 ฿ (221 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 69% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (44 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (119 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (726 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 156 ฿ (97 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (57 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (93 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (39 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (41 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (217 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 98% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (528 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 545 ฿ (339 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (1,246 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,119 ฿ (695 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 ฿ (202 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 341% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (50 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (52 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (15,765 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.97 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,969 ฿ (1,224 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150 ฿ (93 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 188% | |
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TOTAL | + 81% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 501 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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