Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 56% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 64% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 64% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105 ฿ (1,354 KZT) | 1,525 KZT | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 208 ฿ (2,681 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (712 KZT) | 728 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (780 KZT) | 252 KZT | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 93 ฿ (1,202 KZT) | 436 KZT | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (678 KZT) | 481 KZT | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (3,760 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (1,275 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (690 KZT) | 217 KZT | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (731 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 ฿ (9,216 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (600 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (772 KZT) | 145 KZT | + 434% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 150% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 67,194 ฿ (866,440 KZT) | 124,433 KZT | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,631 ฿ (420,759 KZT) | 78,037 KZT | + 439% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (39,986 KZT) | 36,229 KZT | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,972 ฿ (296,213 KZT) | 145,000 KZT | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,638 ฿ (137,172 KZT) | 57,694 KZT | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (25,297 KZT) | 23,103 KZT | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 544 ฿ (7,012 KZT) | 4,212 KZT | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (130,642 KZT) | 154,711 KZT | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (29,605 KZT) | 30,008 KZT | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (2,696 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 ฿ (3,933 KZT) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (25,754 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,261 ฿ (16,259 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (38,880 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (43,787 KZT) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 18% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,760 ฿ (13,381,548 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (533 KZT) | 160 KZT | + 233% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (16,653 KZT) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 354 ฿ (4,569 KZT) | 2,727 KZT | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (920 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (2,464 KZT) | 1,286 KZT | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (15,069 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ (1,901 KZT) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (1,277 KZT) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (1,933 KZT) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (812 KZT) | 263 KZT | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (858 KZT) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (4,498 KZT) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bangkok | Shymkent | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (10,950 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 550 ฿ (7,089 KZT) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (25,848 KZT) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,284 ฿ (16,556 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 313 ฿ (4,034 KZT) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 83 ฿ (1,067 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (1,074 KZT) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (327,126 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (20 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,963 ฿ (25,316 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (1,952 KZT) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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