- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Ethiopia
- Bangkok
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangkok, Thailand compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangkok (Thailand) is 21% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (41 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ฿ (140 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (53 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (43 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (47 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (40 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 303 ฿ (251 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (82 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 137 ฿ (113 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 774% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (44 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 ฿ (496 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 ฿ (30 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (33 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 134% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Bangkok (Thailand) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,469 ฿ (42,557 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 25,733 ฿ (21,278 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,705 ฿ (3,063 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,508 ฿ (15,304 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,250 ฿ (9,302 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,852 ฿ (1,532 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 646 ฿ (534 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,004 ฿ (10,752 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,307 ฿ (1,907 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 190 ฿ (157 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 ฿ (191 Birr) | 133 Birr | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bangkok (Thailand) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,580 ฿ (2,133 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,671 ฿ (1,382 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,347 ฿ (2,768 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,099 ฿ (2,562 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bangkok (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 775,000 ฿ (640,811 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (30 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (827 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 292 ฿ (241 Birr) | 279 Birr | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangkok (Thailand) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (56 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 167 ฿ (138 Birr) | 168 Birr | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,047 ฿ (866 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 108 ฿ (89 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 107 ฿ (89 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ฿ (122 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (43 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (65 Birr) | 48 Birr | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 397 ฿ (329 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangkok (Thailand) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 900 ฿ (744 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 360 ฿ (298 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,600 ฿ (2,150 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 ฿ (496 Birr) | 897 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 306 ฿ (253 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 ฿ (57 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 ฿ (60 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 15,201 ฿ (12,569 Birr) | 12,091 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.45 ฿ (1.20 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,952 ฿ (1,614 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 91 ฿ (75 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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