Kathmandu vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Kathmandu (Nepal) · Overall index 19.7 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 83% more expensive than Kathmandu.
- Rent in Bangkok is 164% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 85% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
| Item | Kathmandu | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +164% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $337 | $785 | +133% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $227 | $630 | +178% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $549 | $1,512 | +175% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $390 | $1,069 | +174% |
| Groceries | +74% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.41 | $0.61 | +49% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.06 | $2.14 | +102% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.36 | $2.56 | +88% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.46 | $2.53 | +73% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.18 | $6.93 | +66% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.96 | $6.15 | +55% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $4.88 | $10.3 | +111% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.41 | $2.84 | +101% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.59 | $0.93 | +58% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.35 | $2.4 | +78% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.53 | $2.38 | +56% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.82 | $1.38 | +68% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.74 | $1.39 | +88% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.76 | $1.2 | +58% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.74 | $1.22 | +65% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.27 | $7.66 | +79% |
| Transport | +79% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.55 | $1.01 | +84% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $27.6 | $44.6 | +62% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.88 | $1.59 | +81% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.4 | $0.81 | +102% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.22 | $0.37 | +68% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,793 | $10,133 | +75% |
| Dining out | +85% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.27 | $8.84 | +68% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $26.2 | $47.5 | +81% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.65 | $5.21 | +97% |
| Cappuccino | $1.14 | $2.15 | +89% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.63 | $1.11 | +76% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.46 | $3.3 | +126% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $3.74 | +87% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.49 | $0.78 | +59% |
| Telecom | +59% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $21.1 | $33.4 | +58% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $23.7 | $37.1 | +57% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.11 | $0.19 | +73% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.46 | $8.29 | +52% |
| Utilities & household | +66% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $52.8 | $81.5 | +54% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.09 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.45 | $2.32 | +60% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.43 | $0.67 | +56% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $6.03 | $10.8 | +79% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.1 | $37.2 | +54% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.8 | $7.95 | +66% |
| Men's haircut | $9.08 | $15.5 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.48 | $12.7 | +96% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $551 | $991 | +80% |
3,105 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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