Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 279 ฿ (257 NT$) | 224 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 223 ฿ (206 NT$) | 163 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 ฿ (66 NT$) | 162 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (59 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ (77 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 47 ฿ (44 NT$) | 161 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 ฿ (354 NT$) | 361 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 ฿ (81 NT$) | 216 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 48 ฿ (44 NT$) | 158 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (56 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 846 ฿ (782 NT$) | 943 NT$ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 47 ฿ (43 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 45 ฿ (41 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 53,773 ฿ (49,672 NT$) | 37,435 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,572 ฿ (30,088 NT$) | 30,115 NT$ | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,101 ฿ (2,865 NT$) | 3,519 NT$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 31,324 ฿ (28,935 NT$) | 23,439 NT$ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,819 ฿ (13,689 NT$) | 18,311 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,962 ฿ (1,812 NT$) | 1,894 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 726 ฿ (671 NT$) | 628 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,132 ฿ (9,359 NT$) | 14,890 NT$ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,296 ฿ (2,121 NT$) | 4,128 NT$ | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 209 ฿ (193 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 294 ฿ (271 NT$) | 383 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,228 ฿ (2,058 NT$) | 2,272 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,158 ฿ (1,069 NT$) | 1,581 NT$ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,857 ฿ (2,639 NT$) | 2,951 NT$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,775 ฿ (2,564 NT$) | 3,494 NT$ | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 32% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 918,111 ฿ (848,088 NT$) | 933,328 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40 ฿ (37 NT$) | 32 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,257 ฿ (2,085 NT$) | 1,282 NT$ | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 361 ฿ (334 NT$) | 257 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (66 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ (177 NT$) | 237 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169 ฿ (1,080 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 156 ฿ (144 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (84 NT$) | 196 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 ฿ (139 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 ฿ (58 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (61 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 349 ฿ (322 NT$) | 766 NT$ | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Taipei | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 849 ฿ (784 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 477 ฿ (440 NT$) | 585 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,005 ฿ (1,852 NT$) | 3,531 NT$ | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,400 ฿ (2,217 NT$) | 2,033 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 325 ฿ (300 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (104 NT$) | 144 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111 ฿ (102 NT$) | 194 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,293 ฿ (22,440 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.32 ฿ (1.22 NT$) | 9 NT$ | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,439 ฿ (2,253 NT$) | 1,478 NT$ | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ (126 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 2% | |
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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 595 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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