Cost of living in Bangkok is 3% lower than in Al Wafrah (without rent).
Rent in Bangkok is 38% cheaper than in Al Wafrah.
Cost of living including rent in Bangkok is 22% lower than in Al Wafrah.
Food in Bangkok is 23% cheaper than in Al Wafrah.
Transport in Bangkok is 159% more expensive than in Al Wafrah.
| Bangkok | Al Wafrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bangkok | Al Wafrah | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.03 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.2 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.1 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.16 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.89 $ | 5.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ | 0.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.49 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.8 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.18 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 19.5 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.39 $ | 3.05 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.22 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.3 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ | 29 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.8 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.56 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.81 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.98 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 1.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.3 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.8 $ | 26.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 292 $ | 587 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 829 $ | 1,281 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 568 $ | 743 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,675 $ | 1,577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,850 $ | 5,147 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,650 $ | 2,475 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 723 $ | 4,336 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.22 % | 6.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 53.9 $ | 110 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.39 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 9.51 $ | 9.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.9 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.4 $ | 42.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 662 $ | 450 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,758 $ | 6,582 $ |