Osaka vs Bangkok Cost of Living
Osaka (Japan) · Overall index 46.1 — Bangkok (Thailand) · Overall index 36.1
Summary
- Overall, Bangkok is 22% cheaper than Osaka.
- Dining out in Bangkok is 27% cheaper than in Osaka.
- Transport in Bangkok is 27% cheaper than in Osaka.
| Item | Osaka | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -11% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $975 | $785 | -19% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $552 | $630 | +14% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,902 | $1,512 | -21% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,238 | $1,069 | -14% |
| Groceries | -22% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.82 | $0.61 | -26% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.6 | $2.14 | -18% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.86 | $2.56 | -10% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.37 | $2.53 | -25% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.97 | $6.93 | -30% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.47 | $6.15 | -18% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.4 | $10.3 | -17% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.36 | $2.84 | -15% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $0.93 | -32% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.71 | $2.4 | -11% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.67 | $2.38 | -35% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.7 | $1.38 | -19% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.68 | $1.39 | -17% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.58 | $1.2 | -24% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.4 | $1.22 | -13% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.9 | $7.66 | -30% |
| Transport | -27% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.3 | $1.01 | -22% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $65.1 | $44.6 | -31% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | $1.59 | -20% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.17 | $0.81 | -31% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.49 | $0.37 | -24% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,541 | $10,133 | -30% |
| Dining out | -27% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.7 | $8.84 | -30% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $76 | $47.5 | -37% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.41 | $5.21 | -19% |
| Cappuccino | $2.8 | $2.15 | -23% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.38 | $1.11 | -20% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.26 | $3.3 | -23% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.72 | $3.74 | -21% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.31 | $0.78 | -40% |
| Telecom | -22% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $46.1 | $33.4 | -28% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $48.6 | $37.1 | -24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.19 | -17% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.1 | $8.29 | -18% |
| Utilities & household | -24% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $118 | $81.5 | -31% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.09 | -25% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.99 | $2.32 | -22% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.82 | $0.67 | -18% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.4 | $10.8 | -19% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $50.8 | $37.2 | -27% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.92 | $7.95 | -20% |
| Men's haircut | $17.7 | $15.5 | -12% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.4 | $12.7 | -27% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,473 | $991 | -33% |
3,238 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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