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Bangkok vs Phatthaya

Thailand vs Thailand · 98 km apart

Bangkok

Thailand

฿23,291 ($638)

single / month

VS

Phatthaya

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBangkokPhatthayaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$6.24$5.09Phatthaya
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$24.96$20.35Phatthaya
Cappuccino$1.87$1.53Phatthaya
Monthly groceries (single person)$141$115Phatthaya
Monthly public transport pass$22.88$18.66Phatthaya
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$60.32$49.18Phatthaya
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$17.47$14.25Phatthaya
Fitness club membership$17.47$14.25Phatthaya
Cinema ticket$4.58$3.73Phatthaya
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$319$247Phatthaya
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$222$172Phatthaya
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$666$516Phatthaya
Total single-person budget$638$511Phatthaya
Average net salary$845$689

Verdict

Phatthaya is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bangkok runs about $638 versus $511 in Phatthaya — a difference of roughly 20%.

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 Bangkok  ·  Full cost of living in Phatthaya

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bangkok cheaper than Phatthaya?
No. Bangkok costs an estimated $638 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Phatthaya at $511.
How far is Bangkok from Phatthaya?
The straight-line distance between Bangkok and Phatthaya is approximately 98 km (61 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Bangkok or Phatthaya?
The estimated average net salary is $845 in Bangkok and $689 in Phatthaya. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $207 in Bangkok versus $178 in Phatthaya per month.