Apartment Rentals (Baht/ sq.m/ mth)
|
Silom/Sathorn |
Central Lumpini |
Sukhumvit |
Riverside/ Rama III |
Standard apartment |
Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
Grade A |
422 |
12.15 |
384 |
11.06 |
416 |
11.98 |
410 |
11.81 |
Grade B |
345 |
9.94 |
318 |
9.16 |
325 |
9.36 |
219 |
6.31 |
Note: Grade A indicates superior premises, Grade B somewhat less so. Most serviced apartments provide daily maid services, room service, laundry, fitness center, swimming pool, etc.
Source: CBRE Research, as of Q1 2009
Website: www.cbre.co.th
Unit Size of Apartments by Area and Grade, Q1 2009
Type of Room |
Grade |
Room Size (m2) |
Silom/ Sathorn |
Central Lumpini |
Sukhumvit |
Riverside/ Rama III |
Studio |
A
B |
-
30 |
-
42-77 |
-
26-65 |
-
36 |
One-Bedroom |
A
B |
54
30-120 |
84
60-120 |
84-150
50-150 |
65-70
56-72 |
Two-Bedroom |
A
B |
110-170
55-190 |
90-250
70-190 |
91-250
56-300 |
110-240
70-120 |
Three-Bedroom |
A
B |
187-380
110-270 |
200-350
115-300 |
150-475
120-448 |
200
120-250 |
Four-Bedroom |
A
B |
270-525
230-400 |
270
280-400 |
300-460
200-750 |
480
240 |
Other |
A
B |
200-1,000
240-800 |
110-500
180-570 |
300-1,200
120-742 |
720
- |
Serviced Apartments in Bangkok*
Location |
Size |
Baht/ sq.m/ mth |
US$ |
Sukhumvit |
Studio |
962-1,594 |
27.71-45.91 |
|
1 bedroom |
833-1,526 |
23.99-43.95 |
|
2 bedrooms |
661-1,579 |
19.04-45.47 |
Silom/Sathorn |
Studio |
1,293 |
37.24 |
|
1 bedroom |
895-1,320 |
25.78-38.02 |
|
2 bedrooms |
649-1,130 |
18.69-32.54 |
Central Lumpini |
Studio |
1,065-1,944 |
30.67-55.99 |
|
1 bedroom |
845-1,969 |
24.34-56.71 |
|
2 bedrooms |
727-1,714 |
20.94-49.36 |
* Most serviced apartments provide daily maid services, room service, laundry, health and fitness centers, swimming pool etc.
Source: CBRE Research, as of Q1 2009
Website: www.cbre.co.th
Office Occupancy Costs in Asia Pacific
Region/Country |
City |
District |
Total Occupancy Cost*
US$ per sq. feet/ month¨ |
Greater China |
Greater China |
Beijing |
Jianguomen1 |
4.43 |
Zongguancun1 |
3.68 |
Finance Street1 |
4.49 |
Shanghai |
Pudong1 |
5.43 |
Puxi1 |
4.75 |
Guangzhou1 |
|
2.36 |
Hong Kong |
Central4 |
12.53 |
Citywide**4 |
7.04 |
Taipei3 |
|
3.50 |
North Asia |
Japan |
Tokyo4 |
|
15.60 |
South Korea |
Seoul |
CBD1 |
4.51 |
Gangnam1 |
4.63 |
Yeouido1 |
3.84 |
South & South East Asia |
India |
New Delhi |
Connaught Place1 |
7.25 |
Gurgaon1 |
2.31 |
Mumbai |
Nariman Point1 |
10.92 |
Bandra Kurla Complex1 |
10.19 |
Bangalore1 |
|
2.87 |
Indonesia |
Jakarta7 |
|
1.10 |
Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur2 |
|
1.92 |
Philippines |
Manila4 |
|
2.29 |
Singapore |
Singapore5 |
|
6.90 |
Thailand |
Bangkok5 |
|
1.86 |
Vietnam |
Ho Chi Minh City6 |
|
5.86 |
Hanoi6 |
|
5.05 |
* On net floor basis, including all occupation expenses.
** This includes office properties in Central, Sheung Wan, Admiralty, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon East, and Island East.
^ The measurement unit in South Korea was changed from pyung to square meters in the second quarter of 2007.
¨ US$ conversion is calculated by CBRE
Source: CB Richard Ellis, Q1, 2009.
Website: www.cbre.co.th
Rental Factories
Rental Factory Industry
Total no. of rental factories |
574 |
Occupancy |
86% |
Cost |
180-200 THB /sq.m |
5.18-5.76 US$/sq.m |
Source: CB Richard Ellis Research, as of Q1 2009
Website:www.cbre.co.th
Automobile Costs
New automobile purchase |
Baht |
US$ |
Nissan New Teana (2.5L 250 XV-V6 Navi) |
1,055,000 |
30,383.41 |
Mazda 3 (2.0L Maxx Sport AT Sunroof) |
792,000 |
22,809.15 |
Honda Accord (3.5 V6) |
2,910,000 |
83,806.36 |
Toyota Camry 3.5 Q |
2,870,000 |
82,654.39 |
BMW Series 3 (325i Coupe SE) |
4,900,000 |
141,117.25 |
Source: Internet survey, as of June 2009
Website: www.thaicar.com
Car Rental* (per day) |
Baht/ Day |
US$ |
Economy car (Honda Jazz) |
1,154 |
33.23 |
Compact car (Toyota Altis 1.6 G) |
1,265 |
36.43 |
Intermediate car (Honda Civic 1.8 S) |
1,522 |
43.83 |
Premium car (Toyota Camry 2.0 G) |
2,380 |
68.54 |
*Insurance is required at 200 baht per day.
Note: Prices are base rates only and do not include airport/wharf fees, addional surcharges and taxes, including VAT.
Source: Budget Car Rental, as of June 2009
Website: www.budget.co.th
Car Lease |
3-Year Contract (per month) |
|
Baht |
US$ |
Toyota Altis G Sedan 1.6 E (ABS/Airbag) |
24,000 |
691.19 |
Honda New Civic 1.8 S-AT (AS) |
27,000 |
777.58 |
Honda Accord 2.0 I-VTEC E |
32,000 |
921.58 |
Note: Median prices are not included VAT
Source: Thai Car Rental Association (TCRA), as of June 2009
Website: www.tcra.or.th
International School Fees (Academic Year 2009-2010)
Bangkok Patana School (www.patana.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Entrance fee |
250,000 |
7,199.86 |
Capital assessment certificate*
(optional alternative to Annual capital fee) |
400,000 |
11,519.78 |
Annual capital fee |
15,000 |
431.99 |
Tuition Year 3-5 |
466,200 |
13,426.30 |
Year 6 |
471,735 |
13,585.70 |
Year 7-9 |
516,390 |
14,841.74 |
Transportation fee |
67,680-76,500 |
1949.15-2,203.16 |
|
|
|
Harrow International School (www.harrowschool.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Admission fee (non-refundable) – Year 1 to 11 |
150,000 |
4,319.92 |
Refundable deposit |
75,000 |
2,159.96 |
Tuition Year 3-5 |
547,370 |
15,763.95 |
Year 6-7 |
557,920 |
16,067.78 |
Year 8-9 |
568,460 |
16,371.33 |
ESL fee |
68,040 |
1,959.51 |
Transportation fee (door to door) |
90,620 |
2,609.81 |
|
|
|
International School Bangkok (www.isb.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Annual fee |
20,000 |
575.99 |
Registration fee (non-refundable) |
240,000 |
6,911.87 |
Tuition Elementary (Grades K-5) |
605,000 |
17,423.66 |
Middle (Grades 6-8) |
681,000 |
19,612.42 |
High (Grades 9-12) |
714,000 |
20,562.80 |
Transportation fee |
59,000-94,500 |
1699.17-2721.55 |
|
|
|
Shrewsbury International School (www.shrewsbury.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Guaranteed place fee (non-refundable) |
100,000 |
2,879.94 |
Refundable Deposit |
100,000 |
2,879.94 |
Tuition Year 3-4 |
507,900 |
14,627.23 |
Year 5-6 |
525,300 |
15,128.34 |
Year 7-9 |
542,400 |
15,620.82 |
Year 10 & 12 |
692,280 |
19,937.27 |
Year 11 & 13 |
461,520 |
13,291.52 |
|
|
|
The New International School of Thailand (NIST) (www.nist.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Registration fee (non-refundable) |
260,000 |
7487.85 |
Campus development fund (refundable within 3 months) |
335,000 |
9,647.81 |
Tuition Year 2-6 |
478,000 |
13,766.13 |
Year 7-9 |
552,600 |
15,914.57 |
Year 10-11 |
600,800 |
17,302.70 |
Transportation fee |
59,730-70,590 |
1,720.19-2,032.95 |
Club Memberships
Social Clubs |
Baht |
US$ |
British Club (www.britishclubbangkok.org)* |
|
|
Ordinary and Associate Members1 |
|
|
Family membership (over 30 years of age) |
66,000 |
1,900.76 |
Monthly |
2,040 |
58.75 |
Single membership (over 30 years of age) |
52,000 |
1,497.57 |
Monthly |
1,660 |
47.81 |
Non-voting and Associate Members (short stays) 1, 2 |
|
|
Family membership (over 30 years of age) |
12,000 |
345.59 |
Monthly |
2,040 |
58.75 |
Single membership (over 30 years of age) |
10,800 |
311.03 |
Monthly |
1,660 |
47.81 |
|
|
|
Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) |
|
|
Registration fee |
1,000 - 2,000 |
28.80-57.60 |
Life membership |
75,000 |
2,159.96 |
Correspondent |
6,700 |
192.96 |
Journalist |
5,100 |
146.88 |
Associate |
6,700 |
192.96 |
|
|
|
Pacific City Club3 (www.pacificcityclub.com) |
|
|
Startup (Single) |
95,000 |
2,735.95 |
|
|
|
Royal Bangkok Sports Club (www.rbsc.org) |
|
|
Ladies’ Privileges |
814,725 |
23,463.62 |
Singles Membership4 |
1,085,435 |
31,259.92 |
|
|
|
Siam Society (www.siam-society.org) |
|
|
Ordinary membership |
3,500 |
100.80 |
Life membership |
50,000 |
1,439.97 |
Corporate membership |
50,000 |
1,439.97 |
|
|
|
Soi Klang Racquet Club (www.rqclub.com) |
|
|
Individual 18 and over |
15,000 |
431.99 |
Under 18 |
11,250 |
323.99 |
Group of 3-4 |
14,000 each |
403.19 |
5-9 |
13,500 each |
388.79 |
10-19 |
13,000 each |
374.39 |
*Notes:
1. The total value is added with a 6,000 Baht refundable deposit.
2. Pay in 12 installments.
3. Invitation only.
4. Single Member’s wife and children between the ages of 13-21 may be allowed to use the facilities with the fees of 1,097.20 each.
Health Clubs1
|
Baht |
US$ |
Four Seasons Hotel 2 |
|
|
Initiation |
30,000 |
863.98 |
Annual (not incl. VAT) |
60,000 |
1,727.97 |
6 month (not incl. VAT) |
35,000 |
1,007.98 |
Guest pass (not incl. VAT) 3 |
600 |
17.28 |
|
|
|
JW’s Marriott Health Club & Spa |
|
|
Individual annual rate (net price) |
39,500 |
1,137.58 |
Off-peak (9.00-15.00) |
23,500 |
676.79 |
Corporate (minimum 5 cards, up to 10 persons on rotation basis) |
180,000 |
5,183.90 |
|
|
|
Sheraton Grande Hotel |
|
|
Individual Yearly (net price) |
39,000 |
1,123.18 |
Individual Off-peak (9.00-15.00) |
23,000 |
662.39 |
Couple |
70,000 |
2,015.96 |
Corporate 3-5 people |
31,000 each |
892.78 |
Corporate Off-peak |
29,000 each |
835.18 |
*Notes:
1. Fees are exclusive of VAT
2. Fees apply to individual memberships only
3. Must be accompanied by member
Golf Club Membership |
Baht |
US$ |
Alpine (Pathumthani) |
780,000 |
22,463.56 |
Blue Canyon (Phuket) |
1,200,000 |
34,559.33 |
Burapha (Sri Racha) |
190,000 |
5,471.89 |
Eastern Star (Rayong) |
120,000 |
3,455.93 |
Ekachai (Samutsakorn) |
215,000 |
6,191.88 |
Lakewood (Bangkok) |
500,000 |
14,399.72 |
Mission Hills (Kanchanaburi) |
200,000 |
5,759.89 |
Navathanee (Bangkok) |
880,000 |
25,343.51 |
Nichigo (Kanchanaburi) |
220,000 |
6,335.88 |
Panya Indra (Bangkok) |
410,000 |
11,807.77 |
Pattaya Country Club (Chonburi) |
180,000 |
5,183.90 |
Rajpruek (Bangkok) |
2,150,000 |
61,918.79 |
Royal Lakeside (Bangkok) |
300,000 |
8,639.83 |
Santiburi (Chiang Rai) |
280,000 |
8,063.84 |
Soi Dao Highland Golf Club (Chanthaburi) |
150,000 |
4,319.92 |
Subhapruek (Bangkok) |
150,000 |
4,319.92 |
Summit Pine Hurst (Pathumthani) |
180,000 |
5,183.90 |
Thana City (Bangkok) |
250,000 |
7,199.86 |
Windsor Park (Panya Park, Bangkok) |
230,000 |
6,623.87 |
Source: Golf Course Membership Exchange Centre, as of June 2009
Website: www.thaigolfcentre.com
Movie Theaters (per ticket)
Theater |
Baht |
US$ |
Majorcineplex |
|
|
NORMAL |
120 |
3.46 |
EMPEROR |
600 |
17.28 |
PLATINUM |
170 |
4.90 |
ULTRA ROMANCE |
1,200 |
34.56 |
ULTRA SWEET |
1,200 |
34.56 |
SF Cinema |
|
|
Premium |
120 |
3.46 |
Source: Telephone survey, as of July 2009
Health Care (per year)
Table of Annual Subscriptions (includes tax & stamp duty) |
|
Sapphire package |
|
|
Age (for inpatient care) |
Baht |
US$ |
31-35 |
7,731 |
222.65 |
36-40 |
8,697 |
250.47 |
41-45 |
9,795 |
282.09 |
46-50 |
11,390 |
328.03 |
Outpatient Classic |
400 |
11.52 |
|
|
|
Emerald package |
|
|
Age |
Baht |
US$ |
31-35 |
19,129 |
550.90 |
36-40 |
21,517 |
619.68 |
41-45 |
24,233 |
697.90 |
46-50 |
28,175 |
811.42 |
Outpatient Classic |
1,000 |
28.80 |
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