Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 421 prices entered by 45 different people.
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 12% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 225 ฿ ($7) | $11 | 34% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 196 ฿ ($6) | $7 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 75 ฿ ($2.45) | $3.34 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 49 ฿ ($1.62) | $0.94 | 73% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 82 ฿ ($2.68) | $2.69 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 41 ฿ ($1.33) | $3.87 | 66% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 356 ฿ ($12) | $5.12 | 128% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 94 ฿ ($3.09) | $2.67 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 48 ฿ ($1.59) | $1.84 | 14% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 54 ฿ ($1.78) | $2.27 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 905 ฿ ($30) | $8 | 249% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 39 ฿ ($1.27) | $1.74 | 27% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 40 ฿ ($1.32) | $1.82 | 27% |
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 39% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 40,351 ฿ ($1,321) | $1,277 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 26,419 ฿ ($865) | $1,103 | 22% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,566 ฿ ($84) | $245 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 24,005 ฿ ($786) | $852 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 13,143 ฿ ($430) | $826 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,125 ฿ ($37) | $172 | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 533 ฿ ($17) | $51 | 66% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 8,835 ฿ ($289) | $341 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,867 ฿ ($61) | $319 | 81% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 185 ฿ ($6) | $11 | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 197 ฿ ($6) | $21 | 69% |
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 4% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,643 ฿ ($54) | $33 | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,261 ฿ ($41) | $53 | 22% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,789 ฿ ($91) | $66 | 39% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,467 ฿ ($81) | $76 | 6% |
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 19% more expensive than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,136,090 ฿ ($37,199) | $12,940 | 187% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 25 ฿ ($0.83) | $0.67 | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,183 ฿ ($39) | $41 | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 318 ฿ ($10) | $31 | 66% |
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 127 ฿ ($4.16) | $8 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 180 ฿ ($5.89) | $5.87 | 0% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 1,210 ฿ ($40) | $99 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 103 ฿ ($3.38) | $8 | 57% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 92 ฿ ($3.03) | $3.56 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 114 ฿ ($3.73) | $5.70 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 45 ฿ ($1.49) | $3.92 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 56 ฿ ($1.83) | $1.88 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 443 ฿ ($15) | $14 | 2% |
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 889 ฿ ($29) | $36 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 439 ฿ ($14) | $18 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 3,610 ฿ ($118) | $74 | 60% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,911 ฿ ($63) | $55 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 315 ฿ ($10) | $10 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 131 ฿ ($4.30) | $4.48 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 133 ฿ ($4.37) | $3.65 | 20% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 13,804 ฿ ($452) | $427 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 2.40 ฿ ($0.08) | $2.00 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 2,512 ฿ ($82) | $39 | 108% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 146 ฿ ($4.78) | $7 | 32% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Palm Bay, Florida you would need to make just about $2,817 (86,024 ฿) in Bangkok.