Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 ฿ (191 MT) | 753 MT | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 208 ฿ (378 MT) | 358 MT | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (100 MT) | 232 MT | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (110 MT) | 82 MT | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 ฿ (169 MT) | 121 MT | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (96 MT) | 76 MT | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (530 MT) | 397 MT | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (180 MT) | 110 MT | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (97 MT) | 43 MT | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (103 MT) | 60 MT | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 ฿ (1,299 MT) | 659 MT | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (85 MT) | 83 MT | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (109 MT) | 24 MT | + 354% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 27% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,194 ฿ (122,134 MT) | 108,298 MT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,631 ฿ (59,311 MT) | 45,709 MT | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (5,637 MT) | 3,795 MT | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,972 ฿ (41,755 MT) | 64,925 MT | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,638 ฿ (19,336 MT) | 31,438 MT | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (3,566 MT) | 2,040 MT | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 544 ฿ (988 MT) | 4,227 MT | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (18,415 MT) | 28,780 MT | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (4,173 MT) | 7,427 MT | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (380 MT) | 346 MT | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 ฿ (554 MT) | 1,647 MT | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Maputo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (3,630 MT) | 2,941 MT | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (2,292 MT) | 2,560 MT | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (5,481 MT) | 4,818 MT | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (6,172 MT) | 5,332 MT | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 86% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,760 ฿ (1,886,279 MT) | 759,701 MT | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (75 MT) | 74 MT | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (2,347 MT) | 885 MT | + 165% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 354 ฿ (644 MT) | 921 MT | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (130 MT) | 271 MT | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (347 MT) | 523 MT | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (2,124 MT) | 2,567 MT | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (268 MT) | 267 MT | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (180 MT) | 170 MT | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (273 MT) | 268 MT | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (115 MT) | 114 MT | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (121 MT) | 92 MT | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (634 MT) | 487 MT | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Maputo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (1,544 MT) | 1,487 MT | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 550 ฿ (999 MT) | 600 MT | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (3,644 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,284 ฿ (2,334 MT) | 2,416 MT | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 313 ฿ (569 MT) | 304 MT | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (150 MT) | 114 MT | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (151 MT) | 94 MT | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (46,112 MT) | 40,788 MT | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (2.85 MT) | 4.58 MT | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,963 ฿ (3,569 MT) | 3,267 MT | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (275 MT) | 116 MT | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 457 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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