- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Ethiopia
- Bangkok
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 19% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (43 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 170 ฿ (148 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (56 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ฿ (46 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (50 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (42 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (263 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (86 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (119 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 715% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (46 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (521 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ (33 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (35 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 122% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (44,698 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (22,348 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (3,217 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (16,073 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (9,770 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (1,609 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (561 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,314 ฿ (10,694 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,411 ฿ (2,093 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 ฿ (174 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 268 ฿ (233 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (2,241 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (1,451 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,376 ฿ (2,931 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,254 ฿ (2,826 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (673,044 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (31 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (868 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 146 ฿ (127 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 56% | |
| 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) | 62 ฿ (53 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 184 ฿ (160 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,107 ฿ (961 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (94 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 105 ฿ (91 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 151 ฿ (131 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 54 ฿ (47 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 87 ฿ (76 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 365 ฿ (317 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 965 ฿ (838 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (313 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,133 ฿ (1,852 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (521 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 316 ฿ (274 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (60 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (63 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (13,201 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (1.26 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (1,695 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (79 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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