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London vs Bangkok

Bangkok runs about 66% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,667 USD a month.

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
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Bangkok monthly
$1,383
Index 22 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-66%
Bangkok relative to London
Rent gap
$1,900
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricLondonBangkok
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,383 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6322✓
Housing2,600 USD700 USD✓
Utilities267 USD107 USD✓
Food617 USD355 USD✓
Transport282 USD46 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓16 USD
Lifestyle169 USD108 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,510 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%21.9%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD5,126 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓800 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD700 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,500 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD4,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓64/100
Healthcare84/100✓74/100
Air quality60/100✓42/100
Public transport92/100✓72/100
Walkability90/100✓66/100
English proficiency100/100✓34/100
Nightlife94/100✓92/100
Family friendliness72/100✓66/100
Median broadband90 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓29°C
Summer high23°C✓35°C
Winter low3°C21°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1500 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access90 min90 min
CurrencyGBPTHB
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Bangkok

Bangkok runs about 66% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,667 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Bangkok cheaper?

Bangkok runs about 66% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,667 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Bangkok compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Bangkok?

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