Cost of living in Naypyidaw is 43% lower than in Bangkok (without rent).
Rent in Naypyidaw is 15% cheaper than in Bangkok.
Cost of living including rent in Naypyidaw is 31% lower than in Bangkok.
Food in Naypyidaw is 35% cheaper than in Bangkok.
Transport in Naypyidaw is 57% cheaper than in Bangkok.
| Naypyidaw | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Naypyidaw | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.13 $ | 4.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.7 $ | 30.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.47 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.58 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.67 $ | 0.63 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.45 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.14 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.78 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.75 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.71 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.34 $ | 4.39 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.2 $ | 45.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.3 $ | 11.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.65 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.96 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.33 $ | 4.81 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.32 $ | 2.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.2 $ | 63 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.8 $ | 96.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.2 $ | 14.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 214 $ | 292 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 393 $ | 829 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 611 $ | 568 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 578 $ | 1,675 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,132 $ | 5,850 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 386 $ | 2,650 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 588 $ | 723 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.01 % | 6.22 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.9 $ | 53.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.34 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Haircut | 1.46 $ | 9.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.6 $ | 97.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.1 $ | 59.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 320 $ | 662 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,095 $ | 13,758 $ |