Cost of living in Bangkok (Thailand) is 21% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 32% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 246 ฿ ($7) | $15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 197 ฿ ($5.94) | $9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ ($1.93) | $4.94 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 68 ฿ ($2.04) | $1.11 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ฿ ($2.50) | $3.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 93 ฿ ($2.80) | $4.61 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 324 ฿ ($10) | $5.81 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ ($2.54) | $3.46 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 ฿ ($1.67) | $1.88 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ ($1.62) | $4.02 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ ($22) | $15 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ ($1.24) | $2.49 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 ฿ ($1.71) | $1.63 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 34% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 61,029 ฿ ($1,841) | $1,625 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,663 ฿ ($865) | $1,297 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,112 ฿ ($124) | $226 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,973 ฿ ($814) | $1,141 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,239 ฿ ($399) | $848 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,849 ฿ ($56) | $149 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 395 ฿ ($12) | $53 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,599 ฿ ($259) | $271 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,476 ฿ ($75) | $74 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 ฿ ($5.46) | $12 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 ฿ ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,997 ฿ ($60) | $42 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,283 ฿ ($39) | $55 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,796 ฿ ($84) | $106 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,860 ฿ ($86) | $94 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 30% more expensive than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,042,320 ฿ ($31,438) | $31,127 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 ฿ ($1.14) | $0.88 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,856 ฿ ($56) | $37 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 406 ฿ ($12) | $14 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 52% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ ($2.15) | $8 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 191 ฿ ($5.76) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,316 ฿ ($40) | $128 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 147 ฿ ($4.45) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ ($3.22) | $4.14 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 155 ฿ ($4.68) | $5.70 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 65 ฿ ($1.95) | $3.79 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68 ฿ ($2.05) | $1.94 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 392 ฿ ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Tallahassee, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Bangkok | Tallahassee, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 944 ฿ ($28) | $42 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 469 ฿ ($14) | $30 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,393 ฿ ($102) | $72 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,204 ฿ ($66) | $71 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 356 ฿ ($11) | $9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 108 ฿ ($3.25) | $5.27 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ฿ ($3.84) | $6 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,369 ฿ ($765) | $463 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ ($0.05) | $0.36 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,900 ฿ ($57) | $33 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ฿ ($4.14) | $8 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 347 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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