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Bali vs Bangkok

Bali and Bangkok cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

A Beautiful View of Kelingking Beach at Nusa penida
Bali
$1,344/month · Indonesia
Dini Rosyadah Tridya · 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
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Bangkok monthly
$1,383
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+3%
Bangkok relative to Bali
Rent gap
$0
Bangkok costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BaliBangkok
  • Housing
    Housing: Bali $700, Bangkok $700. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Food
    Food: Bali $344, Bangkok $355. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Transport
    Transport: Bali $44, Bangkok $46. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Bali $85, Bangkok $107. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Bali $14, Bangkok $16. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Bali $108, Bangkok $108. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Other
    Other: Bali $48, Bangkok $51. Cheaper in Bali.
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

MetricBaliBangkok
Cost
Total monthly cost1,344 USD✓1,383 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)21✓22
Housing700 USD700 USD
Utilities85 USD✓107 USD
Food344 USD✓355 USD
Transport44 USD✓46 USD
Healthcare14 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle108 USD108 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,833 USD6,510 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate30.0%21.9%✓
Left over each month4,489 USD5,126 USD✓
Average local net salary400 USD800 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓4,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓64/100
Healthcare54/10074/100✓
Air quality60/100✓42/100
Public transport15/10072/100✓
Walkability35/10066/100✓
English proficiency66/100✓34/100
Nightlife82/10092/100✓
Family friendliness68/100✓66/100
Median broadband60 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C✓29°C
Summer high32°C✓35°C
Winter low23°C✓21°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h2,600 h
Annual rainfall1700 mm1500 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓90 min
CurrencyIDRTHB
Time zoneAsia/MakassarAsia/Bangkok

Bali and Bangkok cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bali or Bangkok cheaper?

Bali and Bangkok cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Bangkok compared with Bali?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,833 a month in Bali and $6,510 in Bangkok, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Bali or Bangkok?

Bali scores 66/100 on safety and 54/100 on healthcare; Bangkok scores 64 and 74. Bali averages 27°C against 29°C in Bangkok.