🇹🇭 Bangkok vs 🇮🇳 Delhi
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇹🇭
Bangkok
Thailand
$1,169–$1,851/mo
฿40,310 – ฿63,828 / month (local)
🇮🇳
Delhi
India
$1,292–$2,046/mo
₹107,667 – ₹170,500 / month (local)
Delhi is 11% more expensive
Bangkok wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Bangkok (USD) | Delhi (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $877–$1,364 | $969–$1,508 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $463–$731 | $512–$808 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Utilities | $37–$71 | $40–$78 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Groceries | $185–$278 | $205–$307 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $24–$44 | $27–$48 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Public transport (monthly) | $46–$56 | $51–$62 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Internet & Mobile | $15–$24 | $16–$27 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Gym membership | $17–$32 | $19–$35 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Cinema ticket | $7–$9 | $8–$10 | 🟢 Bangkok |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,169–$1,851 | $1,292–$2,046 | 🟢 Bangkok |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing6.9 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Bangkok
Delhi▲ better
Safety8.2 / 10 · 9.4 / 10
Bangkok
Delhi▲ better
Healthcare8.2 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Bangkok▲ better
Delhi
Education7.8 / 10 · 9.0 / 10
Bangkok
Delhi▲ better
Environment8.6 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Bangkok▲ better
Delhi
Economy6.9 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Bangkok
Delhi▲ better
Culture7.5 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Bangkok
Delhi▲ better
Internet7.9 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Bangkok
Delhi▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Bangkok if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Delhi
- ✓Food
- ✓Healthcare tourism
- ✓Value
- ✓Remote work
Choose Delhi if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Delhi offers vs Bangkok
- ✓Government
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Policy
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