Bangkok vs Shenzhen Cost of Living
Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1 — Shenzhen (China) · Overall index 42.7
Summary
- Overall, Shenzhen is 18% more expensive than Bangkok.
- Rent in Shenzhen is 29% more expensive than in Bangkok.
- Transport in Shenzhen is 28% more expensive than in Bangkok.
| Item | Bangkok | Shenzhen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +29% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $785 | $1,185 | +51% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $630 | $709 | +13% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,512 | $1,871 | +24% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,069 | $1,378 | +29% |
| Groceries | +13% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.61 | $0.69 | +13% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.14 | $2.09 | -2% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.56 | $3.01 | +18% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.53 | $2.96 | +17% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.93 | $7.47 | +8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.15 | $7.93 | +29% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.3 | $11.5 | +12% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.84 | $3.14 | +11% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.93 | $1.06 | +14% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.4 | $2.37 | -1% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.38 | $3.07 | +29% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.38 | $1.74 | +26% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.39 | $1.72 | +24% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.2 | $1.34 | +12% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.22 | $1.28 | +5% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.66 | $7.84 | +2% |
| Transport | +28% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.01 | $1.29 | +28% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $44.6 | $60.1 | +35% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.59 | $1.92 | +21% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.81 | $0.85 | +5% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.37 | $0.51 | +38% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,133 | $14,764 | +46% |
| Dining out | +19% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.84 | $10.5 | +19% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $47.5 | $62 | +31% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.21 | $5.39 | +3% |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $2.52 | +17% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.11 | $1.35 | +22% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.3 | $3.34 | +1% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.74 | $4.6 | +23% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.78 | $1.1 | +41% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33.4 | $34.2 | +2% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $37.1 | $45.9 | +24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.19 | 0% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.29 | $9.43 | +14% |
| Utilities & household | +19% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $81.5 | $102 | +25% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.12 | +33% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.32 | $2.58 | +11% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.67 | $0.84 | +25% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.8 | $12.8 | +19% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $37.2 | $43.6 | +17% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.95 | $9.72 | +22% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $16.4 | +6% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $12.7 | $15.5 | +22% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $991 | $1,090 | +10% |
3,339 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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