Jerusalem vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Jerusalem (Israel) · Overall index 61.9 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 42% cheaper than Jerusalem.
- Rent in Bangkok is 50% cheaper than in Jerusalem.
- Transport in Bangkok is 48% cheaper than in Jerusalem.
| Item | Jerusalem | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -50% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,711 | $785 | -54% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,090 | $630 | -42% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,228 | $1,512 | -53% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,089 | $1,069 | -49% |
| Groceries | -38% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.13 | $0.61 | -46% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.09 | $2.14 | -31% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.73 | $2.56 | -31% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.88 | $2.53 | -35% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $6.93 | -36% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.55 | $6.15 | -36% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $14.3 | $10.3 | -28% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.68 | $2.84 | -39% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.65 | $0.93 | -44% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.95 | $2.4 | -39% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.76 | $2.38 | -50% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.52 | $1.38 | -45% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.12 | $1.39 | -34% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.91 | $1.2 | -37% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.01 | $1.22 | -39% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.5 | $7.66 | -39% |
| Transport | -48% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.02 | $1.01 | -50% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $84.8 | $44.6 | -47% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.09 | $1.59 | -49% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.33 | $0.81 | -39% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.73 | $0.37 | -49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,116 | $10,133 | -52% |
| Dining out | -43% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.9 | $8.84 | -48% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $78 | $47.5 | -39% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.08 | $5.21 | -36% |
| Cappuccino | $3.76 | $2.15 | -43% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.1 | $1.11 | -47% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.57 | $3.3 | -41% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.48 | $3.74 | -32% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.71 | $0.78 | -54% |
| Telecom | -31% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.3 | $33.4 | -26% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $59.5 | $37.1 | -38% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.27 | $0.19 | -30% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12 | $8.29 | -31% |
| Utilities & household | -40% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $131 | $81.5 | -38% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.09 | -47% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.96 | $2.32 | -41% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.15 | $0.67 | -42% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.8 | $10.8 | -43% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $70 | $37.2 | -47% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.1 | $7.95 | -28% |
| Men's haircut | $27.1 | $15.5 | -43% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20.7 | $12.7 | -39% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,550 | $991 | -36% |
3,221 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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