Cost of Living Comparison Between Pattaya and Bangkok 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangkok is 19.1% higher than in Pattaya (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangkok is 21.5% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 29.4% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 0.7% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 8.0% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 24.9% higher than in Pattaya | |
Restaurants | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 ฿ | 115.50 ฿ | -3.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ฿ | 1,000.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 270.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -25.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 80.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +87.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 67.50 ฿ | 89.50 ฿ | +32.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 27.78 ฿ | 21.58 ฿ | -22.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.28 ฿ | 11.04 ฿ | -10.1 % |
Markets | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 214.77 ฿ | 245.42 ฿ | +14.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.77 ฿ | 47.73 ฿ | +17.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.58 ฿ | 23.26 ฿ | +7.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 74.65 ฿ | 78.53 ฿ | +5.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 264.22 ฿ | 359.01 ฿ | +35.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 49.34 ฿ | 45.13 ฿ | -8.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 198.27 ฿ | 156.19 ฿ | -21.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 45.76 ฿ | 51.25 ฿ | +12.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.66 ฿ | 24.90 ฿ | +20.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 31.75 ฿ | 35.53 ฿ | +11.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.41 ฿ | 27.62 ฿ | +35.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 25.85 ฿ | 24.32 ฿ | -5.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.45 ฿ | 21.10 ฿ | +14.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 54.17 ฿ | 44.52 ฿ | -17.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 19.29 ฿ | 17.58 ฿ | -8.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.24 ฿ | 64.26 ฿ | +10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 60.38 ฿ | 121.22 ฿ | +100.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 145.00 ฿ | 144.25 ฿ | -0.5 % |
Transportation | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 ฿ | 40.08 ฿ | +300.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ฿ | 1,300.00 ฿ | +116.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 59.55 ฿ | 64.37 ฿ | +8.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 155.97 ฿ | 152.26 ฿ | -2.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 850,000.00 ฿ | 1,900,000.00 ฿ | +123.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 889,500.00 ฿ | 931,000.99 ฿ | +4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,505.48 ฿ | 2,984.33 ฿ | +19.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 493.05 ฿ | 465.97 ฿ | -5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 596.95 ฿ | 544.05 ฿ | -8.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,333.33 ฿ | 1,897.00 ฿ | +42.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 377.00 ฿ | 354.22 ฿ | -6.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 200.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,500.00 ฿ | 21,718.30 ฿ | +128.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 300,000.00 ฿ | 452,859.62 ฿ | +51.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 906.67 ฿ | 1,897.36 ฿ | +109.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 700.00 ฿ | 1,257.93 ฿ | +79.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,312.50 ฿ | 3,435.45 ฿ | +3.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,366.67 ฿ | 3,162.50 ฿ | +131.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,417.04 ฿ | 19,750.00 ฿ | +7.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,964.20 ฿ | 10,294.12 ฿ | -6.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 37,588.17 ฿ | 59,174.11 ฿ | +57.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,991.86 ฿ | 28,467.61 ฿ | +18.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,865.73 ฿ | 17,790.78 ฿ | +126.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,295.43 ฿ | 8,052.25 ฿ | +52.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,420.67 ฿ | 23,394.84 ฿ | +51.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.38 | 6.27 | +16.6 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 104 | 346 |
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