Fukuoka vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Fukuoka (Japan) · Overall index 42.8 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 16% cheaper than Fukuoka.
- Transport in Bangkok is 25% cheaper than in Fukuoka.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 23% cheaper than in Fukuoka.
| Item | Fukuoka | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +10% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $853 | $785 | -8% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $475 | $630 | +33% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,368 | $1,512 | +11% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $986 | $1,069 | +8% |
| Groceries | -19% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.78 | $0.61 | -22% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.48 | $2.14 | -14% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.67 | $2.56 | -4% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.83 | $2.53 | -11% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.08 | $6.93 | -24% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.97 | $6.15 | -23% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.5 | $10.3 | -18% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.64 | $2.84 | -22% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.24 | $0.93 | -25% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.72 | $2.4 | -12% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.23 | $2.38 | -26% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.75 | $1.38 | -21% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $1.39 | -17% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.62 | $1.2 | -26% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.45 | $1.22 | -16% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $9.04 | $7.66 | -15% |
| Transport | -25% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.32 | $1.01 | -23% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $68.3 | $44.6 | -35% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.04 | $1.59 | -22% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.99 | $0.81 | -18% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.51 | $0.37 | -27% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,895 | $10,133 | -21% |
| Dining out | -23% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.2 | $8.84 | -33% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $64.6 | $47.5 | -26% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.12 | $5.21 | -15% |
| Cappuccino | $2.58 | $2.15 | -17% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.51 | $1.11 | -26% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.04 | $3.3 | -18% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.44 | $3.74 | -16% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.12 | $0.78 | -30% |
| Telecom | -14% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $39.5 | $33.4 | -15% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $40.9 | $37.1 | -9% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.19 | -17% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.82 | $8.29 | -16% |
| Utilities & household | -19% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $92.2 | $81.5 | -12% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.09 | -31% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.52 | $2.32 | -8% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.95 | $0.67 | -29% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.6 | $10.8 | -14% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $46.8 | $37.2 | -21% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.95 | $7.95 | -20% |
| Men's haircut | $18.5 | $15.5 | -16% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.4 | $12.7 | -23% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,217 | $991 | -19% |
3,201 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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