Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 33% 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 836 prices entered by 100 different people.
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 16% 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 | ||
| 246 ฿ ($8) | $11 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 188 ฿ ($6) | $7 | 14% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 86 ฿ ($2.74) | $3.53 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 52 ฿ ($1.67) | $0.94 | 79% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 75 ฿ ($2.38) | $2.77 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 40 ฿ ($1.28) | $3.87 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 380 ฿ ($12) | $5.12 | 137% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 95 ฿ ($3.04) | $2.67 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 47 ฿ ($1.50) | $1.72 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 59 ฿ ($1.90) | $2.27 | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 826 ฿ ($26) | $8 | 211% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 39 ฿ ($1.26) | $1.78 | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 31 ฿ ($0.99) | $1.82 | 46% |
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 40% 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 | ||
| 43,952 ฿ ($1,403) | $1,208 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 26,224 ฿ ($837) | $1,086 | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,217 ฿ ($71) | $266 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 25,659 ฿ ($819) | $839 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 14,420 ฿ ($460) | $842 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,135 ฿ ($36) | $172 | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 445 ฿ ($14) | $56 | 75% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 9,170 ฿ ($293) | $354 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,845 ฿ ($59) | $319 | 82% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 182 ฿ ($5.82) | $11 | 48% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 166 ฿ ($5.30) | $21 | 75% |
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,387 ฿ ($44) | $33 | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 1,094 ฿ ($35) | $59 | 41% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,819 ฿ ($90) | $66 | 37% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,511 ฿ ($80) | $76 | 5% |
| 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 | ||
| 1,145,110 ฿ ($36,558) | $12,940 | 183% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 27 ฿ ($0.86) | $0.67 | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,248 ฿ ($40) | $41 | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 199 ฿ ($6) | $32 | 80% |
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 48% 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) | ||
| 130 ฿ ($4.14) | $8 | 51% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 170 ฿ ($5.44) | $5.87 | 7% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 982 ฿ ($31) | $99 | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 101 ฿ ($3.21) | $8 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 91 ฿ ($2.91) | $3.56 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 111 ฿ ($3.54) | $5.70 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 45 ฿ ($1.45) | $3.92 | 63% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 53 ฿ ($1.69) | $1.88 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 393 ฿ ($13) | $14 | 12% |
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 61% cheaper than in Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | ||
| Bangkok (Thailand) | Palm Bay, Florida (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 714 ฿ ($23) | $36 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 470 ฿ ($15) | $18 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 2,897 ฿ ($92) | $74 | 25% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,601 ฿ ($51) | $55 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 355 ฿ ($11) | $10 | 17% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 135 ฿ ($4.32) | $4.48 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 148 ฿ ($4.72) | $3.65 | 29% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 14,015 ฿ ($447) | $427 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 2.42 ฿ ($0.08) | $2.00 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 2,492 ฿ ($80) | $39 | 101% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 133 ฿ ($4.23) | $7 | 40% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,700 in Palm Bay, Florida you would need to make just about $2,492 (78,061 ฿) in Bangkok.