Bangkok
Thailand
Updated on August 12, 2025
Overview
Bangkok offers affordable housing and a dynamic job market, especially in services, tech, and tourism. The city is large and busy, with extensive public transport including BTS and MRT lines, though traffic congestion remains an issue. Healthcare is modern and accessible with many international hospitals. The climate is tropical with hot, humid weather year-round. Safety is moderate; petty crime exists but serious crime is low. The city is culturally rich and diverse, with a large expat community. Cost of living is lower than many Western cities but varies by lifestyle.
Average cost of living€587.45
Quality of Life75/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€350.00
1-bed flat (center)€574.28
1-bed flat (outside)€276.27
3-bed flat (center)€1,612.00
3-bed flat (outside)€714.62
Utilities
Basic utilities€77.23
Internet€14.99
Mobile plan€10.91
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.05
Monthly pass€31.56
Taxi start€0.92
Gasoline (1 l)€1.05
Leisure
Cinema ticket€6.58
Fitness club€45.17
Education
Preschool (month)€514.08
Intl. primary (year)€11,322.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€5,103.00
sqm outside center€2,378.00
Advantages
- ✓ Affordable housing and living costs
- ✓ Extensive public transport system
- ✓ Modern healthcare facilities
- ✓ Vibrant cultural scene
- ✓ Large expat community
Disadvantages
- × Traffic congestion and pollution
- × Hot, humid climate year-round
- × Safety concerns with petty crime
- × Noise and crowded urban environment
- × Bureaucracy can be challenging