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Bangkok vs London

Bangkok runs about 193% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,667 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
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Bangkok monthly
$1,383
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+193%
London relative to Bangkok
Rent gap
$1,900
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BangkokLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Bangkok $700, London $2,600. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Food
    Food: Bangkok $355, London $617. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Transport
    Transport: Bangkok $46, London $282. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Bangkok $107, London $267. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Bangkok $16, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Bangkok $108, London $169. Cheaper in Bangkok.
  • Other
    Other: Bangkok $51, London $107. 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

MetricBangkokLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost1,383 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)22✓63
Housing700 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities107 USD✓267 USD
Food355 USD✓617 USD
Transport46 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare16 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle108 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,510 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.9%✓28.6%
Left over each month5,126 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary800 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre4,200 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety64/10066/100✓
Healthcare74/10084/100✓
Air quality42/10060/100✓
Public transport72/10092/100✓
Walkability66/10090/100✓
English proficiency34/100100/100✓
Nightlife92/10094/100✓
Family friendliness66/10072/100✓
Median broadband230 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature29°C12°C✓
Summer high35°C23°C✓
Winter low21°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall1500 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access90 min90 min
CurrencyTHBGBP
Time zoneAsia/BangkokEurope/London

Bangkok runs about 193% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,667 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bangkok or London cheaper?

Bangkok runs about 193% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,667 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Bangkok?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,510 a month in Bangkok and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Bangkok or London?

Bangkok scores 64/100 on safety and 74/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Bangkok averages 29°C against 12°C in London.