Cost of Living Comparison Between Pattaya and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Bangkok is 10.8% higher than in Pattaya (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Bangkok is 14.3% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 24.8% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 6.2% lower than in Pattaya | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 6.3% higher than in Pattaya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 51.6% higher than in Pattaya | |
Restaurants | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ฿ | 1,000.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 299.50 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -33.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 82.50 ฿ | 145.00 ฿ | +75.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 71.59 ฿ | 85.85 ฿ | +19.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 29.33 ฿ | 22.54 ฿ | -23.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.01 ฿ | 8.90 ฿ | -25.9 % |
Markets | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 210.31 ฿ | 248.12 ฿ | +18.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.37 ฿ | 39.64 ฿ | -1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 18.95 ฿ | 21.18 ฿ | +11.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 76.85 ฿ | 72.53 ฿ | -5.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 230.20 ฿ | 278.41 ฿ | +20.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 45.41 ฿ | 44.93 ฿ | -1.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 165.27 ฿ | 140.45 ฿ | -15.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 49.14 ฿ | 51.56 ฿ | +4.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.16 ฿ | 25.60 ฿ | +27.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 28.35 ฿ | 33.11 ฿ | +16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 21.02 ฿ | 28.29 ฿ | +34.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.19 ฿ | 23.57 ฿ | +6.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.95 ฿ | 21.53 ฿ | +27.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 46.25 ฿ | 43.02 ฿ | -7.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.53 ฿ | 16.88 ฿ | -3.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.22 ฿ | 59.70 ฿ | +2.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 74.44 ฿ | 111.18 ฿ | +49.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 ฿ | 40.00 ฿ | +300.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 ฿ | 1,200.00 ฿ | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 72.42 ฿ | 64.37 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +81.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 160.44 ฿ | 150.67 ฿ | -6.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 850,000.00 ฿ | 1,200,000.00 ฿ | +41.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 879,000.00 ฿ | 925,735.29 ฿ | +5.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,543.80 ฿ | 2,980.54 ฿ | +17.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 449.17 ฿ | 433.47 ฿ | -3.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 600.20 ฿ | 531.01 ฿ | -11.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,488.89 ฿ | 1,760.03 ฿ | +18.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 551.33 ฿ | 341.72 ฿ | -38.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 260.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | -3.8 % |
Childcare | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,500.00 ฿ | 19,260.71 ฿ | +102.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 300,000.00 ฿ | 427,142.86 ฿ | +42.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 973.33 ฿ | 1,927.57 ฿ | +98.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 640.00 ฿ | 1,258.64 ฿ | +96.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,155.56 ฿ | 3,363.96 ฿ | +6.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,425.00 ฿ | 3,037.50 ฿ | +113.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,183.87 ฿ | 22,105.26 ฿ | +21.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,498.55 ฿ | 10,852.50 ฿ | -5.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 45,833.33 ฿ | 62,306.82 ฿ | +35.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 22,901.19 ฿ | 27,555.25 ฿ | +20.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 8,206.37 ฿ | 17,925.91 ฿ | +118.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,574.14 ฿ | 8,343.67 ฿ | +49.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Pattaya Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 15,368.31 ฿ | 26,634.52 ฿ | +73.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.67 | 5.81 | +2.5 % |
| Last update: | 15 May 2025 | 20 May 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Khlong Luang | 29.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nakhon Pathom | 42.12 miles |