Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 263 ฿ (¥1,112) | ¥927 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 208 ฿ (¥881) | ¥702 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (¥276) | ¥495 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 67 ฿ (¥284) | ¥209 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (¥374) | ¥324 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ฿ (¥332) | ¥691 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 347 ฿ (¥1,470) | ¥1,049 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (¥335) | ¥664 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 ฿ (¥232) | ¥412 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (¥208) | ¥287 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (¥3,052) | ¥1,907 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (¥175) | ¥220 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (¥220) | ¥205 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 13% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,292 ฿ (¥267,984) | ¥192,540 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,859 ฿ (¥164,532) | ¥126,443 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,411 ฿ (¥18,677) | ¥15,640 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 29,638 ฿ (¥125,492) | ¥101,696 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,138 ฿ (¥64,096) | ¥57,702 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,834 ฿ (¥7,765) | ¥7,105 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 412 ฿ (¥1,743) | ¥4,068 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,599 ฿ (¥36,407) | ¥58,532 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,476 ฿ (¥10,483) | ¥10,044 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 ฿ (¥766) | ¥1,118 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 ฿ (¥1,272) | ¥1,636 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Osaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (¥8,457) | ¥9,645 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ (¥5,432) | ¥4,181 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,796 ฿ (¥11,840) | ¥9,616 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,860 ฿ (¥12,109) | ¥16,611 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 39% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ (¥4,413,299) | ¥2,427,160 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ (¥160) | ¥158 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,856 ฿ (¥7,857) | ¥17,120 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 457 ฿ (¥1,937) | ¥3,149 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (¥302) | ¥1,295 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (¥809) | ¥1,895 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,316 ฿ (¥5,574) | ¥4,242 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (¥624) | ¥605 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (¥453) | ¥663 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 155 ฿ (¥657) | ¥641 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 ฿ (¥273) | ¥289 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ (¥288) | ¥220 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 392 ฿ (¥1,658) | ¥3,457 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 27% cheaper than in Osaka (Japan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Osaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 944 ฿ (¥3,998) | ¥4,565 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 469 ฿ (¥1,984) | ¥3,638 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,393 ฿ (¥14,367) | ¥12,298 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,204 ฿ (¥9,333) | ¥9,473 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 ฿ (¥1,508) | ¥864 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ (¥457) | ¥525 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ฿ (¥539) | ¥504 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (¥107,416) | ¥60,943 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (¥7) | ¥58 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,900 ฿ (¥8,046) | ¥9,352 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ (¥582) | ¥507 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 284 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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