Cost of Living Comparison Between Shenzhen and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangkok is 12.9% higher than in Shenzhen (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangkok is 4.1% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 13.8% lower than in Shenzhen | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 11.5% lower than in Shenzhen | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 8.8% higher than in Shenzhen | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 61.8% lower than in Shenzhen | |
Restaurants | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 ¥ (128.67 ฿) |
19.43 ¥ (100.00 ฿) |
-22.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
200.00 ¥ (1,029.33 ฿) |
185.78 ¥ (956.14 ฿) |
-7.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
40.00 ¥ (205.87 ฿) |
38.86 ¥ (200.00 ฿) |
-2.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
8.00 ¥ (41.17 ฿) |
14.57 ¥ (75.00 ฿) |
+82.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
28.00 ¥ (144.11 ฿) |
29.15 ¥ (150.00 ฿) |
+4.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
24.52 ¥ (126.18 ฿) |
16.60 ¥ (85.41 ฿) |
-32.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.64 ¥ (18.74 ฿) |
4.06 ¥ (20.87 ฿) |
+11.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
2.45 ¥ (12.60 ฿) |
2.20 ¥ (11.33 ฿) |
-10.1 % |
Markets | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
57.55 ¥ (296.20 ฿) |
46.23 ¥ (237.91 ฿) |
-19.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
13.78 ¥ (70.92 ฿) |
10.28 ¥ (52.93 ฿) |
-25.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.59 ¥ (18.46 ฿) |
4.61 ¥ (23.71 ฿) |
+28.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
14.75 ¥ (75.94 ฿) |
15.55 ¥ (80.04 ฿) |
+5.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
40.30 ¥ (207.41 ฿) |
61.51 ¥ (316.55 ฿) |
+52.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.88 ¥ (76.60 ฿) |
9.13 ¥ (46.99 ฿) |
-38.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
43.73 ¥ (225.07 ฿) |
33.57 ¥ (172.76 ฿) |
-23.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.33 ¥ (32.58 ฿) |
9.59 ¥ (49.36 ฿) |
+51.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
4.64 ¥ (23.88 ฿) |
4.93 ¥ (25.35 ฿) |
+6.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.49 ¥ (28.27 ฿) |
7.15 ¥ (36.79 ฿) |
+30.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.81 ¥ (24.77 ฿) |
5.43 ¥ (27.94 ฿) |
+12.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.38 ¥ (17.38 ฿) |
4.85 ¥ (24.95 ฿) |
+43.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.69 ¥ (18.99 ฿) |
4.30 ¥ (22.14 ฿) |
+16.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.88 ¥ (30.25 ฿) |
8.76 ¥ (45.07 ฿) |
+49.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
4.20 ¥ (21.64 ฿) |
3.10 ¥ (15.94 ฿) |
-26.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
100.00 ¥ (514.67 ฿) |
116.58 ¥ (600.00 ฿) |
+16.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
6.50 ¥ (33.45 ฿) |
12.27 ¥ (63.17 ฿) |
+88.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
12.75 ¥ (65.62 ฿) |
22.57 ¥ (116.15 ฿) |
+77.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (128.67 ฿) |
29.15 ¥ (150.00 ฿) |
+16.6 % |
Transportation | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
4.00 ¥ (20.59 ฿) |
8.53 ¥ (43.91 ฿) |
+113.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
200.00 ¥ (1,029.33 ฿) |
252.59 ¥ (1,300.00 ฿) |
+26.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
12.00 ¥ (61.76 ฿) |
6.80 ¥ (35.00 ฿) |
-43.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.18 ¥ (21.54 ฿) |
13.47 ¥ (69.33 ฿) |
+221.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (247.04 ฿) |
38.86 ¥ (200.00 ฿) |
-19.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
32.30 ¥ (166.24 ฿) |
29.75 ¥ (153.12 ฿) |
-7.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
150,000.00 ¥ (772,000.49 ฿) |
359,455.73 ¥ (1,850,000.00 ฿) |
+139.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
138,750.00 ¥ (714,100.46 ฿) |
179,160.30 ¥ (922,078.95 ฿) |
+29.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
463.44 ¥ (2,385.18 ฿) |
641.69 ¥ (3,302.57 ฿) |
+38.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
78.38 ¥ (403.37 ฿) |
91.74 ¥ (472.14 ฿) |
+17.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
105.18 ¥ (541.34 ฿) |
105.53 ¥ (543.10 ฿) |
+0.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
320.51 ¥ (1,649.57 ฿) |
404.26 ¥ (2,080.61 ฿) |
+26.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
109.67 ¥ (564.42 ฿) |
77.12 ¥ (396.92 ฿) |
-29.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
57.50 ¥ (295.93 ฿) |
48.58 ¥ (250.00 ฿) |
-15.5 % |
Childcare | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
4,583.33 ¥ (23,588.90 ฿) |
4,307.64 ¥ (22,170.01 ฿) |
-6.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
179,658.33 ¥ (924,642.15 ฿) |
86,237.14 ¥ (443,834.09 ฿) |
-52.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
454.24 ¥ (2,337.80 ฿) |
377.34 ¥ (1,942.04 ฿) |
-16.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
212.47 ¥ (1,093.53 ฿) |
275.26 ¥ (1,416.70 ฿) |
+29.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
563.40 ¥ (2,899.63 ฿) |
712.68 ¥ (3,667.93 ฿) |
+26.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
716.60 ¥ (3,688.10 ฿) |
648.18 ¥ (3,335.96 ฿) |
-9.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,166.67 ¥ (26,591.13 ฿) |
4,263.18 ¥ (21,941.18 ฿) |
-17.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,800.00 ¥ (14,410.68 ฿) |
2,015.10 ¥ (10,371.05 ฿) |
-28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
12,416.67 ¥ (63,904.49 ฿) |
11,193.86 ¥ (57,611.11 ฿) |
-9.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
6,687.50 ¥ (34,418.36 ฿) |
5,833.69 ¥ (30,024.07 ฿) |
-12.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
8,549.16 ¥ (43,999.72 ฿) |
3,396.86 ¥ (17,482.52 ฿) |
-60.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
4,583.00 ¥ (23,587.17 ฿) |
1,585.59 ¥ (8,160.49 ฿) |
-65.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Shenzhen Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
11,557.94 ¥ (59,484.91 ฿) |
4,598.19 ¥ (23,665.35 ฿) |
-60.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.52 | 5.93 | +31.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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