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Bangkok vs Bali

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

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
A Beautiful View of Kelingking Beach at Nusa penida
Bali
$1,344/month · Indonesia
Dini Rosyadah Tridya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bangkok monthly
$1,383
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-3%
Bali relative to Bangkok
Rent gap
$0
Bali costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricBangkokBali
Cost
Total monthly cost1,383 USD1,344 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2221✓
Housing700 USD700 USD
Utilities107 USD85 USD✓
Food355 USD344 USD✓
Transport46 USD44 USD✓
Healthcare16 USD14 USD✓
Lifestyle108 USD108 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,510 USD✓5,833 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.9%✓30.0%
Left over each month5,126 USD✓4,489 USD
Average local net salary800 USD✓400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety64/10066/100✓
Healthcare74/100✓54/100
Air quality42/10060/100✓
Public transport72/100✓15/100
Walkability66/100✓35/100
English proficiency34/10066/100✓
Nightlife92/100✓82/100
Family friendliness66/10068/100✓
Median broadband230 Mbps✓60 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature29°C27°C✓
Summer high35°C32°C✓
Winter low21°C23°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h2,600 h
Annual rainfall1500 mm✓1700 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access90 min10 min✓
CurrencyTHBIDR
Time zoneAsia/BangkokAsia/Makassar

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bangkok or Bali cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Bali compared with Bangkok?

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

Which has better quality of life, Bangkok or Bali?

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