Apartment
Rentals (per square meter per month)
Location |
Silom/Sathorn |
Central
Lumpini |
Sukhumvit |
Standard
apartment |
Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
Grade A |
479 |
14.15 |
404 |
11.94 |
443 |
13.09 |
Grade B |
366 |
10.82 |
368 |
10.87 |
337 |
9.96 |
Serviced
apartment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Studio |
1,742 |
51.48 |
1,668 |
49.29 |
1,669 |
49.32 |
1 bedroom |
1,257 |
37.15 |
1,444 |
42.67 |
1,360 |
40.19 |
2 bedrooms |
1,137 |
33.60 |
1,293 |
38.21 |
1,141 |
33.72 |
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.
Average size of units is as follows:
Studio-1 bedroom 85 sq. m
2 bedrooms 157 sq. m
3 bedrooms 245 sq. m
4 bedrooms 395 sq. m
Office Occupancy Costs in Asia Pacific
Country |
US$
per square meter per year |
Auckland,
New Zealand |
260.94 |
Bangalore,
India |
285.49 |
Bangkok,
Thailand |
266.11 |
Beijing (Jiangguomen),
China |
475.38 |
Beijing (Zhongguancun),
China |
286.78 |
Beijing (Finance
Street), China |
377.21 |
Brisbane,
Australia |
627.82 |
Guangzhou,
China |
191.19 |
Hanoi, Vietnam |
620.06 |
Ho Chi Minh
City, Vietnam |
839.67 |
Hong Kong |
1,255.63 |
Jakarta,
Indonesia |
103.34 |
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia |
242.86 |
Manila, Philippines |
333.28 |
Melbourne,
Australia |
417.25 |
Mumbai (Bombay)
(Nariman Point), India |
1,426.15 |
Mumbai (Bombay)
(Bandra Kurla Complex), India |
1,276.30 |
New Delhi
(Connaught Place), India |
961.10 |
New Delhi
(Gurgaon), India |
255.78 |
Perth, Australia |
643.32 |
Seoul (CBD),
South Korea |
303.57 |
Seoul (Gangnam),
South Korea |
266.11 |
Seoul (Yeouido),
South Korea |
200.23 |
Shanghai
(Pudong), China |
475.38 |
Shanghai
(Puxi), China |
440.50 |
Singapore |
1,530.78 |
Sydney, Australia |
724.70 |
Taipei, Taiwan |
298.40 |
Tokyo, Japan |
1,918.32 |
Wellington,
New Zealand |
262.23 |
* All Asian
markets are reported on a net floor basis,
including all occupation expenses.
Source: CB Richard
Ellis, Q2, 2008.
Website: www.cbre.co.th
Rental Factories
Total no.
of rental factories |
504 |
Occupancy |
86% |
Cost |
4.4-6.5 US$/sq.
m. |
Automobile Costs
Car Purchase
(total) |
Baht |
US$ |
Mitsubishi
Lancer 1.6 SEi CVT |
792,000 |
22,923 |
Honda Jazz
SV AT (AS) |
694,000 |
20,087 |
Toyota Camry
3.5 Q A/T |
2,870,000 |
83,068 |
BMW 3 Series
325i |
3,300,000 |
95,514 |
Car Lease
(12-23 month contract (per month)) |
|
|
Toyota Corolla
Altis G Sedan 1.6 Auto
ABS A/B |
39,680 |
1,148 |
Honda New
Civic S Sedan 1.8 Auto ABS A/B |
47,780 |
1,383 |
Honda Accord
E. 2.0 Auto ABS A/B |
53,630 |
1,553 |
Car Rental*
(per day) |
|
|
Economy car
(Honda Jazz) |
1,006 |
29.13 |
Compact car
(Toyota Altis 1.6 G) |
1,161 |
33.62 |
Intermediate
car (Honda Civic 1.8 S) |
2,381 |
68.95 |
Premium car
(Toyota Camry 2.0 G) |
2,257 |
65.36 |
*Insurance is required at 200 baht per
day.
Note: Prices
do not include VAT.
International School Fees
(Academic Year 2008-2009)
Bangkok Patana
School (www.patana.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Entrance
fee |
250,000 |
7,240 |
Capital assessment
certificate (refundable) |
400,000 |
11,584 |
Tuition Year
3-6 |
452,631 |
13,108 |
Transportation
fee |
67,680-76,500 |
1,960-2,215 |
Harrow International
School (www.harrowschool.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Entrance
fee |
150,000 |
4,344 |
Refundable
deposit |
7,500 |
217.20 |
Tuition Year
3-6 |
528,860 |
15,316 |
Transportation
fee |
52,200- 87,560 |
1,512-2,536 |
International School
Bangkok (www.isb.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Annual fee |
20,000 |
579 |
Registration
(non-refundable) |
240,000 |
6,950 |
Tuition Year
6-8 |
649,000 |
18,795 |
Transportation
fee |
59,000-86,500 |
1,709-2,505 |
The New
International School of Thailand (NIST)
(www.nist.ac.th) |
Baht |
US$ |
Registration
fee |
260,000 |
7,530 |
Deposit for
campus development (refundable) |
335,000 |
9,702 |
Tuition Year
2-6 |
457,800 |
13,258 |
Transportation
fee |
56,420-67,340 |
1,634-1,950 |
Club Memberships
Social Clubs |
Baht |
US$ |
British
Club (www.britishclubbangkok.org)
* |
|
|
Ordinary
and Associate Members1 |
|
|
Family membership
(over 30 years of age) |
72,000 |
2,085 |
Monthly |
2,040 |
59.08 |
Single membership
(over 30 years of age) |
58,000 |
1,680 |
Monthly |
1,660 |
48.07 |
Non-voting
and Associate Members (short stays)1,
2 |
|
|
Family membership
(over 30 years of age) |
12,000 |
347.52 |
Monthly |
2,040 |
59.08 |
Single membership
(over 30 years of age) |
10,800 |
312.77 |
Monthly |
830 |
24.04 |
Country Members1 |
|
|
Family /
Single |
22,000 |
637.13 |
Monthly |
618 |
17.89 |
|
|
|
Pacific City Club3 (www.pacificcityclub.com) |
|
|
Startup (Single) |
95,000 |
2,750 |
|
|
|
Royal
Bangkok Sports Club (www.rbsc.org) |
|
|
Ladies’ Privileges |
814,725 |
23,581 |
Singles Membership4 |
1,085,435 |
31,416 |
|
|
|
Siam Society
(www.siam-society.org) |
|
|
Life membership |
50,000 |
1,447 |
Residents
live outside of Thailand |
|
|
Yearly |
3,500 |
101.30 |
Residents
live outside of Thailand |
|
|
Students
Membership (Undergraduate Level) |
500 |
14.47 |
*Notes:
1. The total value is added with a 6,000 Baht
refundable deposit.
2. Pay in 12 installments.
3. Invitation only.
4. Singles Member’s wife and children
between the age of 13-21 may be allow to use
the facilities with the fees of 1,097.20 each.
Health
Clubs |
|
|
Four
Seasons Hotel1 |
|
|
Entry |
30,000 |
868 |
Yearly (not
incl. VAT) |
55,000 |
1,592 |
1 month (not
incl. VAT) |
14,000 |
405 |
Day pass
(not incl. VAT)2 |
550 |
15.92 |
|
|
|
JW Marriott
Hotel |
|
|
Yearly (net
price) |
39,500 |
1,143 |
Off-peak
(9.00-15.00) |
23,500 |
680 |
|
|
|
Sheraton
Grande Hotel |
|
|
Yearly (net
price) |
34,500 |
999 |
Off-peak
(9.00-15.00) |
21,000 |
608 |
*Notes:
1. Available in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Koh
Samui only.
2. Must be accompanied by an existing member.
Golf
Clubs |
|
|
Alpine (Pathumthani) |
90,000 |
2,605 |
Yearly
fee |
25,000 |
724 |
Blue Canyon
(Phuket) |
120,000 |
3,473 |
Yearly
fee |
22,500 |
651 |
Burapha (Sri
Racha) |
10,000 |
289 |
Yearly
fee |
21,240 |
615 |
Lakewood
(Bangkok) |
90,000 |
2,605 |
Yearly
fee |
24,000 |
695 |
Mission Hills
(Kanchanaburi)1 |
30,000 |
868 |
Yearly
fee |
20,000 |
579 |
Panya Indra
(Bangkok)2 |
20,000 |
579 |
Yearly
fee |
15,000 |
434 |
Rose Garden
(Nakhonpathom) |
15,000 |
434 |
Santiburi
(Chiang Rai) |
20,000 |
579 |
Subhapruek
(Bangkok) |
24,000 |
695 |
*Notes:
1. Membership will be expired in 2030
2. Member may choose from monthly fee
of 1,500 Baht or Yearly fee of 15,000
Source: Golf
Course Membership Exchange Centre, as of
October 2008
Movie Theaters (per ticket)
Cinema |
Baht |
US$ |
EGV Gold
Class |
400-600 |
11.58-17.39 |
EGV Honeymoon
Chair |
120-150 |
3.48-4.34 |
EGV Regular
Seat |
80-120 |
2.32-3.48 |
Major Emperor
Class |
500-600 |
14.48-17.39 |
Major Honeymoon
Seat |
120-150 |
3.48-4.34 |
Major Normal
Seat |
100-120 |
2.90-3.48 |
Major Opera
Chair |
400-500 |
11.58-14.48 |
SF Cinema
Balcony |
220 |
6.37 |
SF Cinema
Lazy Chair |
600 |
17.39 |
SF Cinema
First Class |
500-700 |
14.48-20.27 |
SF Cinema
Normal Seat |
120-140 |
3.48-4.05 |
SF Cinema
Sofa |
200-250 |
5.79-7.24 |
Medical Insurance |
Table of
Annual Subscriptions (includes tax & stamp
duty) |
Age |
Baht/Year |
US$ |
Sapphire package |
|
|
31-35 |
7,560 |
231.90 |
36-40 |
8,503 |
260.83 |
41-45 |
9,577 |
293.77 |
46-50 |
10,917 |
334.88 |
Outpatient Classic |
400 |
12.77 |
Age |
Baht/Year |
US$ |
Emerald package |
|
|
31-35 |
19,005 |
582.98 |
36-40 |
21,376 |
655.71 |
41-45 |
24,077 |
738.56 |
46-50 |
27,444 |
841.84 |
Outpatient Classic |
1,000 |
30.67 |
Source: BUPA
Health Insurance (Thailand) Ltd. January
2008.
Website: www.bupathailand.com |
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