Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 32% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 ฿ (94 NT$) | 225 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 204 ฿ (181 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (49 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (54 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (78 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (47 NT$) | 209 NT$ | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 292 ฿ (259 NT$) | 172 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (88 NT$) | 156 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (48 NT$) | 185 NT$ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 ฿ (50 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 715 ฿ (635 NT$) | 511 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (41 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 ฿ (53 NT$) | 24 NT$ | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 27% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,673 ฿ (59,237 NT$) | 32,293 NT$ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,805 ฿ (29,146 NT$) | 17,203 NT$ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (2,755 NT$) | 1,882 NT$ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,227 ฿ (20,637 NT$) | 17,244 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,762 ฿ (9,562 NT$) | 10,286 NT$ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (1,743 NT$) | 1,323 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 541 ฿ (481 NT$) | 700 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (9,002 NT$) | 19,625 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (2,040 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (186 NT$) | 293 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 280 ฿ (249 NT$) | 304 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is about the same as in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ (1,775 NT$) | 2,386 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,253 ฿ (1,113 NT$) | 1,066 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,015 ฿ (2,679 NT$) | 2,460 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,396 ฿ (3,017 NT$) | 2,701 NT$ | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 14% more expensive than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,037,760 ฿ (922,025 NT$) | 1,075,140 NT$ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (37 NT$) | 28 NT$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (1,147 NT$) | 736 NT$ | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 356 ฿ (316 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 38% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (63 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (170 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (1,038 NT$) | 1,000 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 156 ฿ (139 NT$) | 298 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (81 NT$) | 166 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (133 NT$) | 239 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (56 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (59 NT$) | 82 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (310 NT$) | 354 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 20% cheaper than in Taichung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taichung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (754 NT$) | 582 NT$ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 545 ฿ (485 NT$) | 543 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (1,781 NT$) | 2,779 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,119 ฿ (994 NT$) | 1,134 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 ฿ (288 NT$) | 286 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (72 NT$) | 124 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (74 NT$) | 131 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ (22,540 NT$) | 13,294 NT$ | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (1.39 NT$) | 12 NT$ | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,969 ฿ (1,750 NT$) | 1,391 NT$ | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 149 ฿ (132 NT$) | 100 NT$ | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 485 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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