Cost of Living Comparison Between Pattaya and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangkok is 21.3% higher than in Pattaya (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangkok is 25.6% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 40.0% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 0.6% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 10.4% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 21.6% higher than in Pattaya | |
Restaurants | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 80.91 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +85.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 70.24 ฿ | 89.15 ฿ | +26.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 26.44 ฿ | 20.80 ฿ | -21.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.39 ฿ | 11.47 ฿ | -7.5 % |
Markets | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 194.50 ฿ | 259.31 ฿ | +33.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 42.03 ฿ | 49.61 ฿ | +18.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 20.61 ฿ | 23.41 ฿ | +13.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.78 ฿ | 77.76 ฿ | +5.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 257.54 ฿ | 332.66 ฿ | +29.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 48.45 ฿ | 47.80 ฿ | -1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 205.82 ฿ | 172.72 ฿ | -16.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 40.47 ฿ | 51.22 ฿ | +26.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.66 ฿ | 26.31 ฿ | +27.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 31.75 ฿ | 36.03 ฿ | +13.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.67 ฿ | 28.50 ฿ | +31.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 25.31 ฿ | 24.93 ฿ | -1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.45 ฿ | 21.60 ฿ | +17.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 54.17 ฿ | 43.54 ฿ | -19.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.19 ฿ | 16.56 ฿ | -18.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 56.95 ฿ | 62.40 ฿ | +9.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 60.38 ฿ | 126.37 ฿ | +109.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 140.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 ฿ | 43.57 ฿ | +335.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ฿ | 1,300.00 ฿ | +116.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -6.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 67.59 ฿ | 72.42 ฿ | +7.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 154.49 ฿ | 154.07 ฿ | -0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 850,000.00 ฿ | 2,000,000.00 ฿ | +135.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 859,666.67 ฿ | 909,500.00 ฿ | +5.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,467.04 ฿ | 3,127.45 ฿ | +26.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 484.00 ฿ | 469.44 ฿ | -3.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 595.64 ฿ | 533.57 ฿ | -10.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,333.33 ฿ | 1,977.01 ฿ | +48.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 377.00 ฿ | 403.90 ฿ | +7.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,500.00 ฿ | 23,047.95 ฿ | +142.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 300,000.00 ฿ | 457,145.65 ฿ | +52.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 928.33 ฿ | 1,961.36 ฿ | +111.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 660.00 ฿ | 1,305.50 ฿ | +97.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,357.14 ฿ | 3,408.68 ฿ | +1.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,421.43 ฿ | 3,235.96 ฿ | +127.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,551.75 ฿ | 21,514.29 ฿ | +16.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,530.55 ฿ | 10,554.76 ฿ | +0.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 33,966.75 ฿ | 60,183.33 ฿ | +77.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,912.84 ฿ | 29,505.17 ฿ | +23.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,865.73 ฿ | 17,690.14 ฿ | +124.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,295.43 ฿ | 8,021.14 ฿ | +51.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,007.02 ฿ | 22,916.85 ฿ | +52.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.38 | 5.99 | +11.5 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 96 | 318 |
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