Cost of Living Comparison Between Pattaya and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangkok is 10.7% higher than in Pattaya (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangkok is 15.0% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 29.4% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 1.6% lower than in Pattaya | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 1.7% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 38.4% higher than in Pattaya | |
Restaurants | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 110.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -9.1 % |
| 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) | 69.21 ฿ | 85.27 ฿ | +23.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 27.90 ฿ | 20.73 ฿ | -25.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.19 ฿ | 9.91 ฿ | -18.7 % |
Markets | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 214.77 ฿ | 245.21 ฿ | +14.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.86 ฿ | 43.92 ฿ | +10.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.58 ฿ | 21.48 ฿ | -0.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 74.65 ฿ | 74.90 ฿ | +0.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 264.22 ฿ | 323.95 ฿ | +22.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 49.40 ฿ | 42.20 ฿ | -14.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 198.61 ฿ | 143.58 ฿ | -27.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 45.76 ฿ | 47.73 ฿ | +4.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.66 ฿ | 25.43 ฿ | +23.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 31.75 ฿ | 35.36 ฿ | +11.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 20.41 ฿ | 26.63 ฿ | +30.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 25.85 ฿ | 22.51 ฿ | -12.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.45 ฿ | 20.13 ฿ | +9.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 54.17 ฿ | 41.50 ฿ | -23.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 19.23 ฿ | 17.03 ฿ | -11.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.46 ฿ | 62.11 ฿ | +6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 60.38 ฿ | 118.28 ฿ | +95.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 141.75 ฿ | -5.5 % |
Transportation | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 ฿ | 40.00 ฿ | +300.0 % |
| 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) | 72.42 ฿ | 68.40 ฿ | -5.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 155.97 ฿ | 151.03 ฿ | -3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 850,000.00 ฿ | 1,350,000.00 ฿ | +58.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 879,000.00 ฿ | 925,026.32 ฿ | +5.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,505.48 ฿ | 2,999.49 ฿ | +19.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 493.05 ฿ | 460.60 ฿ | -6.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 602.05 ฿ | 505.03 ฿ | -16.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,400.00 ฿ | 1,633.68 ฿ | +16.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 551.33 ฿ | 365.44 ฿ | -33.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 225.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,250.00 ฿ | 20,250.29 ฿ | +80.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 300,000.00 ฿ | 445,667.24 ฿ | +48.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,008.00 ฿ | 1,854.78 ฿ | +84.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 640.00 ฿ | 1,207.94 ฿ | +88.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,125.00 ฿ | 3,279.97 ฿ | +5.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,440.00 ฿ | 2,919.23 ฿ | +102.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,928.28 ฿ | 20,230.77 ฿ | +12.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,029.27 ฿ | 10,423.08 ฿ | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 37,668.79 ฿ | 57,674.49 ฿ | +53.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,492.06 ฿ | 28,252.33 ฿ | +20.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 7,737.43 ฿ | 17,800.07 ฿ | +130.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,295.43 ฿ | 8,198.82 ฿ | +54.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,467.05 ฿ | 24,622.80 ฿ | +59.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.67 | 6.10 | +7.6 % |
| Last update: | November 2024 | December 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 105 | 371 |
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