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| Expense | Ban Bang Kaeo | Bangkok | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.46 | $6.24 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.86 | $24.96 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.87 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $141 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.37 | $22.88 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.15 | $60.32 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.50 | $17.47 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Fitness club membership | $12.50 | $17.47 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Cinema ticket | $3.27 | $4.58 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $319 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $222 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $438 | $666 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Total single-person budget | $444 | $638 | Ban Bang Kaeo |
| Average net salary | $605 | $845 |
Ban Bang Kaeo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ban Bang Kaeo runs about $444 versus $638 in Bangkok — a difference of roughly 44%.
Salary-adjusted, Bangkok leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ban Bang Kaeo · Full cost of living in Bangkok