Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 14% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 ฿ (7 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 204 ฿ (13 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (3.59 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (3.94 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (5.71 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (3.42 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (19 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (6 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (3.48 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (3.69 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 ฿ (47 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (3.03 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (3.90 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,673 ฿ (4,338 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,805 ฿ (2,135 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (202 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,227 ฿ (1,511 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,762 ฿ (700 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (128 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 541 ฿ (35 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (659 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (149 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (14 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 280 ฿ (18 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 21% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (130 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,253 ฿ (82 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (196 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (221 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 45% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,760 ฿ (67,528 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (2.69 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (84 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 356 ฿ (23 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (4.64 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (12 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (76 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 156 ฿ (10 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (5.92 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (4.10 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (4.33 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (23 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (55 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 545 ฿ (35 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (130 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,119 ฿ (73 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 ฿ (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (5.24 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (5.40 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (1,651 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (0.10 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,969 ฿ (128 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ฿ (10 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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