Kolkata vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Kolkata (India) · Overall index 19.9 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 81% more expensive than Kolkata.
- Rent in Bangkok is 171% more expensive than in Kolkata.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 91% more expensive than in Kolkata.
| Item | Kolkata | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +171% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $349 | $785 | +125% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $203 | $630 | +210% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $545 | $1,512 | +177% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $379 | $1,069 | +182% |
| Groceries | +66% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.41 | $0.61 | +49% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.23 | $2.14 | +74% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.46 | $2.56 | +75% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.46 | $2.53 | +73% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.79 | $6.93 | +83% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.9 | $6.15 | +58% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.89 | $10.3 | +75% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.78 | $2.84 | +60% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.64 | $0.93 | +45% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.39 | $2.4 | +73% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.67 | $2.38 | +43% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.89 | $1.38 | +55% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.83 | $1.39 | +67% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.75 | $1.2 | +60% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.66 | $1.22 | +85% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.12 | $7.66 | +86% |
| Transport | +85% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.59 | $1.01 | +71% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $27 | $44.6 | +65% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.92 | $1.59 | +73% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.37 | $0.81 | +119% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.19 | $0.37 | +95% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,190 | $10,133 | +95% |
| Dining out | +91% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.74 | $8.84 | +86% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $24.6 | $47.5 | +93% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.36 | $5.21 | +121% |
| Cappuccino | $1.2 | $2.15 | +79% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.52 | $1.11 | +113% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.71 | $3.3 | +93% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.02 | $3.74 | +85% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.48 | $0.78 | +63% |
| Telecom | +49% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $23.1 | $33.4 | +45% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $23.5 | $37.1 | +58% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.12 | $0.19 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.01 | $8.29 | +38% |
| Utilities & household | +73% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $49.4 | $81.5 | +65% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | $0.09 | +50% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.2 | $2.32 | +93% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.4 | $0.67 | +68% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $5.75 | $10.8 | +88% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $24.6 | $37.2 | +51% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.29 | $7.95 | +85% |
| Men's haircut | $9.1 | $15.5 | +70% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.41 | $12.7 | +98% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $590 | $991 | +68% |
3,291 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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