Cost of Living Comparison Between Pattaya and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangkok are 25.0% higher than in Pattaya (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangkok are 37.4% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 80.2% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 6.1% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 14.5% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 3.6% 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) | 220.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 65.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | +23.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 90.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +66.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 55.00 ฿ | 75.75 ฿ | +37.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 26.57 ฿ | 18.35 ฿ | -31.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.56 ฿ | 10.67 ฿ | -15.0 % |
Markets | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 222.52 ฿ | 223.35 ฿ | +0.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 42.08 ฿ | 56.93 ฿ | +35.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 15.50 ฿ | 23.15 ฿ | +49.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 55.51 ฿ | 67.96 ฿ | +22.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 193.44 ฿ | 266.36 ฿ | +37.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 43.57 ฿ | 48.18 ฿ | +10.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 207.11 ฿ | 205.63 ฿ | -0.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 31.30 ฿ | 46.46 ฿ | +48.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.09 ฿ | 20.90 ฿ | +15.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 35.08 ฿ | 29.12 ฿ | -17.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.67 ฿ | 24.24 ฿ | +11.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 20.75 ฿ | 24.37 ฿ | +17.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 14.26 ฿ | 20.83 ฿ | +46.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 48.25 ฿ | 40.18 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.19 ฿ | 16.50 ฿ | -4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 700.00 ฿ | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 52.56 ฿ | 56.00 ฿ | +6.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 70.77 ฿ | 100.27 ฿ | +41.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 ฿ | 44.00 ฿ | +340.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ฿ | 1,300.00 ฿ | +116.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -30.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 48.28 ฿ | 65.98 ฿ | +36.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | 180.00 ฿ | +80.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 161.22 ฿ | 156.43 ฿ | -3.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 900,000.00 ฿ | 2,000,000.00 ฿ | +122.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 879,833.33 ฿ | 896,952.38 ฿ | +1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,378.80 ฿ | 2,780.50 ฿ | +16.9 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 2.12 ฿ | 1.55 ฿ | -26.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 648.06 ฿ | 531.47 ฿ | -18.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,522.67 ฿ | 1,879.97 ฿ | +23.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 618.00 ฿ | 350.00 ฿ | -43.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 200.00 ฿ | 275.00 ฿ | +37.5 % |
Childcare | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,333.33 ฿ | 18,155.56 ฿ | +94.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 340,000.00 ฿ | 472,709.36 ฿ | +39.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,095.00 ฿ | 2,013.59 ฿ | +83.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 957.14 ฿ | 1,333.21 ฿ | +39.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,080.43 ฿ | 3,196.06 ฿ | +3.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,625.00 ฿ | 3,495.41 ฿ | +115.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 14,719.39 ฿ | 21,987.18 ฿ | +49.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,517.86 ฿ | 10,571.43 ฿ | +24.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,200.00 ฿ | 67,373.22 ฿ | +130.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 21,625.00 ฿ | 33,531.25 ฿ | +55.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,245.10 ฿ | 17,877.63 ฿ | +186.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,505.32 ฿ | 8,276.75 ฿ | +136.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,173.14 ฿ | 21,595.38 ฿ | +42.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.11 | 5.84 | +42.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 56 | 321 |
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