Cost of Living Comparison Between Pattaya and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangkok is 9.7% higher than in Pattaya (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangkok is 13.2% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 23.3% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 3.4% lower than in Pattaya | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 10.0% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 44.2% higher than in Pattaya | |
Restaurants | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 ฿ | 1,000.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 75.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 87.50 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +71.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 69.76 ฿ | 88.75 ฿ | +27.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 26.97 ฿ | 23.60 ฿ | -12.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 10.87 ฿ | 12.96 ฿ | +19.2 % |
Markets | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 53.40 ฿ | 58.90 ฿ | +10.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 42.00 ฿ | 49.22 ฿ | +17.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 20.36 ฿ | 21.34 ฿ | +4.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 67.20 ฿ | 82.33 ฿ | +22.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 233.80 ฿ | 239.78 ฿ | +2.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 43.45 ฿ | 47.90 ฿ | +10.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 139.38 ฿ | 154.63 ฿ | +10.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 49.22 ฿ | 51.55 ฿ | +4.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 20.58 ฿ | 27.43 ฿ | +33.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 26.51 ฿ | 33.21 ฿ | +25.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 25.85 ฿ | 29.22 ฿ | +13.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 19.91 ฿ | 23.52 ฿ | +18.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 16.42 ฿ | 21.59 ฿ | +31.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 48.68 ฿ | 42.10 ฿ | -13.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 16.44 ฿ | 19.32 ฿ | +17.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ฿ | 550.00 ฿ | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 55.49 ฿ | 58.54 ฿ | +5.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 93.34 ฿ | 106.88 ฿ | +14.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 145.60 ฿ | 145.00 ฿ | -0.4 % |
Transportation | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 ฿ | 36.50 ฿ | +265.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 660.00 ฿ | 1,200.00 ฿ | +81.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 45.00 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 59.55 ฿ | 64.37 ฿ | +8.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 120.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +66.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 41.23 ฿ | 37.33 ฿ | -9.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,536,000.00 ฿ | 1,050,000.00 ฿ | -31.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 894,000.00 ฿ | 896,285.71 ฿ | +0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,832.75 ฿ | 3,190.99 ฿ | +12.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 386.38 ฿ | 408.32 ฿ | +5.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 607.15 ฿ | 628.45 ฿ | +3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,418.75 ฿ | 2,071.43 ฿ | +46.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 700.00 ฿ | 480.95 ฿ | -31.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 260.00 ฿ | 260.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,896.87 ฿ | 17,205.13 ฿ | -17.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 523,730.00 ฿ | 465,634.78 ฿ | -11.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,176.40 ฿ | 1,972.48 ฿ | +67.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 983.76 ฿ | 1,258.91 ฿ | +28.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,042.06 ฿ | 3,357.14 ฿ | +10.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,383.48 ฿ | 3,131.82 ฿ | +31.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,679.65 ฿ | 21,659.95 ฿ | +16.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,975.25 ฿ | 10,850.57 ฿ | -9.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 47,777.78 ฿ | 71,222.22 ฿ | +49.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 25,933.33 ฿ | 24,954.55 ฿ | -3.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,903.13 ฿ | 18,834.71 ฿ | +111.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,016.08 ฿ | 9,406.35 ฿ | +87.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 14,992.49 ฿ | 24,480.42 ฿ | +63.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.45 | 5.62 | +3.1 % |
| Last update: | 1 February 2026 | 5 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 42 | 190 | |
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