- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Ethiopia
- Bangkok
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (35 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 173 ฿ (122 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (45 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (41 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (40 Birr) | 45 Birr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (34 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (214 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (70 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (97 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (37 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (423 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 ฿ (26 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (28 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 98% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (36,279 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (18,139 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (2,611 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (13,046 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (7,930 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (1,306 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (456 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,228 ฿ (8,619 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,298 ฿ (1,620 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 ฿ (131 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 ฿ (127 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (1,819 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (1,178 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,440 ฿ (2,425 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,890 ฿ (2,037 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (546,280 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (25 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (705 Birr) | 688 Birr | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 90 ฿ (64 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (41 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 206 ฿ (145 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,292 ฿ (911 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 114 ฿ (81 Birr) | 93 Birr | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 102 ฿ (72 Birr) | 77 Birr | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 157 ฿ (110 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (36 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (64 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 386 ฿ (272 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 881 ฿ (621 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (254 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,300 ฿ (1,621 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 638% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (423 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 306 ฿ (216 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (48 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (51 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 132% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 18,550 ฿ (13,075 Birr) | 11,489 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (1.02 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (1,376 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (64 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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