Dhaka vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Dhaka (Bangladesh) · Overall index 21.6 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 67% more expensive than Dhaka.
- Rent in Bangkok is 145% more expensive than in Dhaka.
- Transport in Bangkok is 72% more expensive than in Dhaka.
| Item | Dhaka | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +145% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $329 | $785 | +139% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $239 | $630 | +164% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $674 | $1,512 | +124% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $422 | $1,069 | +153% |
| Groceries | +59% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.45 | $0.61 | +36% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.35 | $2.14 | +59% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.43 | $2.56 | +79% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.59 | $2.53 | +59% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.33 | $6.93 | +60% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.21 | $6.15 | +46% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.14 | $10.3 | +100% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.84 | +76% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.67 | $0.93 | +39% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.35 | $2.4 | +78% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.86 | $2.38 | +28% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.02 | $1.38 | +35% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.76 | $1.39 | +83% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.78 | $1.2 | +54% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.74 | $1.22 | +65% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.24 | $7.66 | +81% |
| Transport | +72% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.57 | $1.01 | +77% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $28.7 | $44.6 | +55% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.88 | $1.59 | +81% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.48 | $0.81 | +69% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.21 | $0.37 | +76% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,887 | $10,133 | +72% |
| Dining out | +65% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.13 | $8.84 | +44% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $32.2 | $47.5 | +48% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.96 | $5.21 | +76% |
| Cappuccino | $1.19 | $2.15 | +81% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.69 | $1.11 | +61% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.96 | $3.3 | +68% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.87 | $3.74 | +100% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.54 | $0.78 | +44% |
| Telecom | +40% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $26.3 | $33.4 | +27% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $28.3 | $37.1 | +31% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.13 | $0.19 | +46% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.28 | $8.29 | +57% |
| Utilities & household | +52% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $58.5 | $81.5 | +39% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.09 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.31 | $2.32 | +77% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.46 | $0.67 | +46% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $7.7 | $10.8 | +40% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $23.1 | $37.2 | +61% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.23 | $7.95 | +52% |
| Men's haircut | $9.74 | $15.5 | +59% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.13 | $12.7 | +56% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $686 | $991 | +44% |
3,090 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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