Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Perth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Perth is 75.5% higher than in Bangkok (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Perth is 86.1% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Perth are 114.3% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Perth are 150.1% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Perth are 79.3% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Perth is 214.2% higher than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
A$4.29 (฿100.00) |
A$28.00 (฿653.39) |
+553.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
A$51.42 (฿1,200.00) |
A$125.00 (฿2,916.94) |
+143.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
A$10.71 (฿250.00) |
A$15.10 (฿352.25) |
+40.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
A$4.29 (฿100.00) |
A$11.00 (฿256.69) |
+156.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$6.43 (฿150.00) |
A$10.73 (฿250.41) |
+66.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
A$3.99 (฿93.08) |
A$5.98 (฿139.58) |
+50.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$1.01 (฿23.61) |
A$3.88 (฿90.57) |
+283.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
A$0.59 (฿13.80) |
A$2.98 (฿69.48) |
+403.5 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
A$2.57 (฿60.00) |
A$2.40 (฿55.91) |
-6.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
A$2.16 (฿50.32) |
A$3.80 (฿88.57) |
+76.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
A$0.90 (฿20.95) |
A$1.23 (฿28.69) |
+36.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
A$3.66 (฿85.30) |
A$7.61 (฿177.58) |
+108.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
A$10.26 (฿239.52) |
A$6.16 (฿143.71) |
-40.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
A$2.06 (฿48.18) |
A$5.42 (฿126.40) |
+162.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
A$7.40 (฿172.67) |
A$9.68 (฿225.81) |
+30.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
A$2.16 (฿50.38) |
A$2.92 (฿68.20) |
+35.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
A$1.14 (฿26.52) |
A$2.12 (฿49.43) |
+86.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
A$1.43 (฿33.46) |
A$2.24 (฿52.32) |
+56.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
A$1.31 (฿30.48) |
A$3.51 (฿81.82) |
+168.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
A$1.02 (฿23.83) |
A$1.83 (฿42.72) |
+79.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
A$0.94 (฿21.99) |
A$1.29 (฿30.01) |
+36.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
A$1.84 (฿42.89) |
A$3.04 (฿70.85) |
+65.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
A$0.84 (฿19.50) |
A$2.12 (฿49.59) |
+154.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
A$25.67 (฿599.00) |
A$18.00 (฿420.04) |
-29.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
A$2.55 (฿59.58) |
A$5.94 (฿138.57) |
+132.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
A$4.52 (฿105.55) |
A$5.17 (฿120.55) |
+14.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
A$6.43 (฿150.00) |
A$50.00 (฿1,166.78) |
+677.9 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
A$1.71 (฿40.00) |
A$3.50 (฿81.67) |
+104.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
A$49.50 (฿1,155.00) |
A$140.00 (฿3,266.97) |
+182.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
A$1.50 (฿35.00) |
A$5.25 (฿122.51) |
+250.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
A$2.76 (฿64.37) |
A$4.02 (฿93.89) |
+45.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
A$8.57 (฿200.00) |
A$76.00 (฿1,773.50) |
+786.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
A$1.87 (฿43.59) |
A$1.82 (฿42.45) |
-2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
A$44,995.79 (฿1,050,000.00) |
A$39,580.00 (฿923,619.79) |
-12.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
A$39,093.48 (฿912,266.67) |
A$39,971.37 (฿932,752.71) |
+2.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
A$134.70 (฿3,143.34) |
A$252.06 (฿5,882.01) |
+87.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
A$19.30 (฿450.28) |
A$43.80 (฿1,022.10) |
+127.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
A$26.29 (฿613.54) |
A$86.67 (฿2,022.41) |
+229.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
A$85.45 (฿1,994.12) |
A$68.77 (฿1,604.89) |
-19.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
A$24.37 (฿568.75) |
A$27.33 (฿637.69) |
+12.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
A$10.71 (฿250.00) |
A$25.00 (฿583.39) |
+133.4 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
A$689.50 (฿16,089.74) |
A$3,221.40 (฿75,173.15) |
+367.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
A$22,255.77 (฿519,350.00) |
A$31,907.27 (฿744,572.72) |
+43.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
A$94.78 (฿2,211.74) |
A$106.06 (฿2,474.86) |
+11.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
A$57.85 (฿1,349.86) |
A$76.08 (฿1,775.29) |
+31.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
A$140.96 (฿3,289.47) |
A$159.95 (฿3,732.45) |
+13.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
A$136.21 (฿3,178.57) |
A$173.50 (฿4,048.71) |
+27.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$935.47 (฿21,829.59) |
A$2,664.38 (฿62,174.57) |
+184.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$456.36 (฿10,649.40) |
A$2,170.77 (฿50,656.02) |
+375.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
A$3,147.03 (฿73,437.50) |
A$4,140.00 (฿96,609.04) |
+31.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
A$1,090.28 (฿25,442.31) |
A$3,087.29 (฿72,043.60) |
+183.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
A$830.07 (฿19,370.12) |
A$899.82 (฿20,997.68) |
+8.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
A$437.93 (฿10,219.25) |
A$688.63 (฿16,069.54) |
+57.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Perth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
A$1,038.25 (฿24,228.11) |
A$6,071.91 (฿141,691.08) |
+484.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.38 | 5.88 | +9.4 % |
| Last update: | 17 May 2026 | 18 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 200 | 134 | |
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