- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Ethiopia
- Bangkok
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (35 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 175 ฿ (121 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (45 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ฿ (38 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (40 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (34 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (210 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (69 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (95 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 422% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (37 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (416 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (25 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (28 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 4% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (35,697 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (17,848 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (2,570 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (12,837 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (7,803 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (1,285 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (448 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,249 ฿ (8,495 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,281 ฿ (1,582 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 ฿ (128 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 ฿ (108 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 18% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (1,789 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (1,159 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,440 ฿ (2,386 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,927 ฿ (2,030 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (537,516 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (25 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (694 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 84 ฿ (58 Birr) | 114 Birr | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 22% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 ฿ (42 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 ฿ (143 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 975 ฿ (676 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 118 ฿ (82 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 102 ฿ (70 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 ฿ (109 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (35 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (63 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 393 ฿ (273 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 11% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 885 ฿ (614 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (250 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,041 ฿ (1,415 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 760% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (416 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 301 ฿ (208 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (48 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (50 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 150% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,294 ฿ (3,672 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (1.01 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (1,354 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (63 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,434 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
67,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 64,956 Birr
(93,655 ฿)
in Bangkok.
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