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Bangkok vs Athens

Bangkok runs about 28% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

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
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
Bangkok monthly
$1,383
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Athens monthly
$1,766
Index 28 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+28%
Athens relative to Bangkok
Rent gap
$50
Athens costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BangkokAthens
  • Housing
    Housing: Bangkok $700, Athens $750. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Food
    Food: Bangkok $355, Athens $520. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Transport
    Transport: Bangkok $46, Athens $95. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Bangkok $107, Athens $183. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Bangkok $16, Athens $28. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Bangkok $108, Athens $114. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Other
    Other: Bangkok $51, Athens $75. 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

MetricBangkokAthens
Cost
Total monthly cost1,383 USD✓1,766 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓28
Housing700 USD✓750 USD
Utilities107 USD✓183 USD
Food355 USD✓520 USD
Transport46 USD✓95 USD
Healthcare16 USD✓28 USD
Lifestyle108 USD✓114 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,510 USD✓4,267 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.9%✓48.8%
Left over each month5,126 USD✓2,501 USD
Average local net salary800 USD1,150 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD✓750 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety64/10066/100✓
Healthcare74/100✓72/100
Air quality42/10052/100✓
Public transport72/10072/100
Walkability66/10080/100✓
English proficiency34/10064/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓88/100
Family friendliness66/10072/100✓
Median broadband230 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature29°C19°C✓
Summer high35°C33°C✓
Winter low21°C✓7°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h2,850 h✓
Annual rainfall1500 mm400 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access90 min30 min✓
CurrencyTHBEUR
Time zoneAsia/BangkokEurope/Athens

Bangkok runs about 28% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bangkok or Athens cheaper?

Bangkok runs about 28% cheaper than Athens for this household, a difference of 383 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Athens compared with Bangkok?

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

Which has better quality of life, Bangkok or Athens?

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