Delhi vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Delhi (India) · Overall index 22.3 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 62% more expensive than Delhi.
- Rent in Bangkok is 103% more expensive than in Delhi.
- Transport in Bangkok is 63% more expensive than in Delhi.
| Item | Delhi | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +103% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $392 | $785 | +100% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $275 | $630 | +129% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $830 | $1,512 | +82% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $522 | $1,069 | +105% |
| Groceries | +56% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.39 | $0.61 | +56% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.4 | $2.14 | +53% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.72 | $2.56 | +49% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.54 | $2.53 | +64% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.3 | $6.93 | +61% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.57 | $6.15 | +72% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.85 | $10.3 | +76% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.84 | +76% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.6 | $0.93 | +55% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.42 | $2.4 | +69% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.78 | $2.38 | +34% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.98 | $1.38 | +41% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.97 | $1.39 | +43% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.74 | $1.2 | +62% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.82 | $1.22 | +49% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.01 | $7.66 | +53% |
| Transport | +63% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.69 | $1.01 | +46% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $26.1 | $44.6 | +71% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.01 | $1.59 | +57% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.47 | $0.81 | +72% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.22 | $0.37 | +68% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $6,041 | $10,133 | +68% |
| Dining out | +62% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.39 | $8.84 | +38% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $28 | $47.5 | +70% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.77 | $5.21 | +88% |
| Cappuccino | $1.46 | $2.15 | +47% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.61 | $1.11 | +82% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.84 | $3.3 | +79% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.23 | $3.74 | +68% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.58 | $0.78 | +34% |
| Telecom | +47% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.3 | $33.4 | +37% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $25.4 | $37.1 | +46% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | $0.19 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.59 | $8.29 | +48% |
| Utilities & household | +47% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $51.7 | $81.5 | +58% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.09 | +12% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.51 | $2.32 | +54% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | $0.67 | +56% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.92 | $10.8 | +36% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.3 | $37.2 | +53% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.1 | $7.95 | +56% |
| Men's haircut | $10.7 | $15.5 | +45% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.84 | $12.7 | +44% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $583 | $991 | +70% |
3,231 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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