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Athens vs Bangkok

Bangkok runs about 22% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

View of the Ancient Agora of Athens from Apostolou Pavlou Pedestrian Street on February 16, 2021
Athens
$1,766/month · Greece
George E. Koronaios · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chakra Maha Prasat Throne Hall Grand Palace Bangkok aerial photo by Don Ramey Logan
Bangkok
$1,383/month · Thailand
Don Ramey Logan · CC BY 4.0
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Bangkok monthly
$1,383
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-22%
Bangkok relative to Athens
Rent gap
$50
Athens costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AthensBangkok
  • Housing
    Housing: Athens $750, Bangkok $700. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Food
    Food: Athens $520, Bangkok $355. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Transport
    Transport: Athens $95, Bangkok $46. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Athens $183, Bangkok $107. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Athens $28, Bangkok $16. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Athens $114, Bangkok $108. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Other
    Other: Athens $75, Bangkok $51. Cheaper in Bangkok.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAthensBangkok
Cost
Total monthly cost1,766 USD1,383 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2822✓
Housing750 USD700 USD✓
Utilities183 USD107 USD✓
Food520 USD355 USD✓
Transport95 USD46 USD✓
Healthcare28 USD16 USD✓
Lifestyle114 USD108 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,267 USD6,510 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate48.8%21.9%✓
Left over each month2,501 USD5,126 USD✓
Average local net salary1,150 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre750 USD700 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,400 USD✓1,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓4,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓64/100
Healthcare72/10074/100✓
Air quality52/100✓42/100
Public transport72/10072/100
Walkability80/100✓66/100
English proficiency64/100✓34/100
Nightlife88/10092/100✓
Family friendliness72/100✓66/100
Median broadband90 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature19°C✓29°C
Summer high33°C✓35°C
Winter low7°C21°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,850 h✓2,600 h
Annual rainfall400 mm✓1500 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access30 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURTHB
Time zoneEurope/AthensAsia/Bangkok

Bangkok runs about 22% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Athens or Bangkok cheaper?

Bangkok runs about 22% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Bangkok compared with Athens?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,267 a month in Athens and $6,510 in Bangkok, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Athens or Bangkok?

Athens scores 66/100 on safety and 72/100 on healthcare; Bangkok scores 64 and 74. Athens averages 19°C against 29°C in Bangkok.