Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Paris is 95.5% higher than in Bangkok (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Paris is 105.3% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 131.4% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 177.6% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 76.0% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 121.9% higher than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
100.00 ฿ (2.67 €) |
562.43 ฿ (15.00 €) |
+462.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,000.00 ฿ (26.67 €) |
2,343.47 ฿ (62.50 €) |
+134.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
200.00 ฿ (5.33 €) |
449.95 ฿ (12.00 €) |
+125.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
90.00 ฿ (2.40 €) |
262.47 ฿ (7.00 €) |
+191.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
150.00 ฿ (4.00 €) |
262.47 ฿ (7.00 €) |
+75.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
84.40 ฿ (2.25 €) |
164.34 ฿ (4.38 €) |
+94.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
25.44 ฿ (0.68 €) |
134.31 ฿ (3.58 €) |
+428.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
11.46 ฿ (0.31 €) |
106.82 ฿ (2.85 €) |
+831.8 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
61.53 ฿ (1.64 €) |
51.17 ฿ (1.36 €) |
-16.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
43.98 ฿ (1.17 €) |
57.69 ฿ (1.54 €) |
+31.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
21.27 ฿ (0.57 €) |
44.57 ฿ (1.19 €) |
+109.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
75.87 ฿ (2.02 €) |
169.68 ฿ (4.53 €) |
+123.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
241.15 ฿ (6.43 €) |
349.89 ฿ (9.33 €) |
+45.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
47.28 ฿ (1.26 €) |
222.16 ฿ (5.92 €) |
+369.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
149.33 ฿ (3.98 €) |
305.95 ฿ (8.16 €) |
+104.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
49.83 ฿ (1.33 €) |
52.95 ฿ (1.41 €) |
+6.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
26.17 ฿ (0.70 €) |
36.45 ฿ (0.97 €) |
+39.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
32.96 ฿ (0.88 €) |
46.93 ฿ (1.25 €) |
+42.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
28.24 ฿ (0.75 €) |
57.89 ฿ (1.54 €) |
+105.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
23.24 ฿ (0.62 €) |
36.39 ฿ (0.97 €) |
+56.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
21.36 ฿ (0.57 €) |
41.86 ฿ (1.12 €) |
+96.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
42.18 ฿ (1.12 €) |
61.02 ฿ (1.63 €) |
+44.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
17.12 ฿ (0.46 €) |
25.24 ฿ (0.67 €) |
+47.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
500.00 ฿ (13.33 €) |
299.96 ฿ (8.00 €) |
-40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
58.71 ฿ (1.57 €) |
80.14 ฿ (2.14 €) |
+36.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
100.18 ฿ (2.67 €) |
139.79 ฿ (3.73 €) |
+39.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
141.75 ฿ (3.78 €) |
487.44 ฿ (13.00 €) |
+243.9 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
40.00 ฿ (1.07 €) |
93.74 ฿ (2.50 €) |
+134.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 ฿ (32.00 €) |
3,329.61 ฿ (88.80 €) |
+177.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
35.00 ฿ (0.93 €) |
299.96 ฿ (8.00 €) |
+757.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
64.37 ฿ (1.72 €) |
102.58 ฿ (2.74 €) |
+59.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
210.00 ฿ (5.60 €) |
1,552.69 ฿ (41.41 €) |
+639.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
39.93 ฿ (1.06 €) |
68.47 ฿ (1.83 €) |
+71.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
1,200,000.00 ฿ (32,003.76 €) |
1,138,741.24 ฿ (30,370.00 €) |
-5.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
923,000.00 ฿ (24,616.22 €) |
1,186,969.95 ฿ (31,656.25 €) |
+28.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
3,001.05 ฿ (80.04 €) |
8,552.75 ฿ (228.10 €) |
+185.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
401.20 ฿ (10.70 €) |
539.52 ฿ (14.39 €) |
+34.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
550.10 ฿ (14.67 €) |
1,195.46 ฿ (31.88 €) |
+117.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
1,769.79 ฿ (47.20 €) |
1,468.79 ฿ (39.17 €) |
-17.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
312.50 ฿ (8.33 €) |
678.41 ฿ (18.09 €) |
+117.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
260.00 ฿ (6.93 €) |
524.94 ฿ (14.00 €) |
+101.9 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
17,653.85 ฿ (470.82 €) |
25,621.99 ฿ (683.33 €) |
+45.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
442,173.91 ฿ (11,792.69 €) |
489,317.52 ฿ (13,050.00 €) |
+10.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,860.09 ฿ (49.61 €) |
4,010.15 ฿ (106.95 €) |
+115.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,222.59 ฿ (32.61 €) |
1,681.04 ฿ (44.83 €) |
+37.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,361.90 ฿ (89.66 €) |
3,973.23 ฿ (105.97 €) |
+18.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
2,995.45 ฿ (79.89 €) |
4,685.25 ฿ (124.95 €) |
+56.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
21,894.36 ฿ (583.92 €) |
52,341.35 ฿ (1,395.93 €) |
+139.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
10,516.79 ฿ (280.48 €) |
38,708.34 ฿ (1,032.34 €) |
+268.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
64,206.90 ฿ (1,712.39 €) |
114,217.35 ฿ (3,046.15 €) |
+77.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
25,200.00 ฿ (672.08 €) |
76,577.54 ฿ (2,042.31 €) |
+203.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
17,919.21 ฿ (477.90 €) |
41,195.30 ฿ (1,098.67 €) |
+129.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
8,361.20 ฿ (222.99 €) |
28,595.76 ฿ (762.64 €) |
+242.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
26,896.69 ฿ (717.33 €) |
122,504.50 ฿ (3,267.17 €) |
+355.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.81 | 3.30 | -43.3 % |
| Last update: | 9 November 2025 | 12 November 2025 | |
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