Cost of living in Thailand compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 40% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 177 ฿ (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 ฿ (NZ$2.29) | NZ$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (NZ$2.10) | NZ$2.07 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (NZ$3.16) | NZ$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 ฿ (NZ$1.59) | NZ$6 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 ฿ (NZ$18) | NZ$8 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (NZ$3.99) | NZ$4.26 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (NZ$1.93) | NZ$3.27 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 50 ฿ (NZ$2.27) | NZ$5.33 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 721 ฿ (NZ$33) | NZ$19 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (NZ$1.90) | NZ$3.50 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 41 ฿ (NZ$1.86) | NZ$2.01 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 34,610 ฿ (NZ$1,560) | NZ$2,543 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,720 ฿ (NZ$754) | NZ$2,120 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,234 ฿ (NZ$101) | NZ$291 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,490 ฿ (NZ$788) | NZ$2,175 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,045 ฿ (NZ$453) | NZ$1,904 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (NZ$49) | NZ$174 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 513 ฿ (NZ$23) | NZ$68 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,212 ฿ (NZ$460) | NZ$704 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (NZ$80) | NZ$254 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 167 ฿ (NZ$8) | NZ$15 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$27 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (NZ$65) | NZ$119 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,225 ฿ (NZ$55) | NZ$62 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (NZ$102) | NZ$178 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,034 ฿ (NZ$92) | NZ$243 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 47% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (NZ$39,254) | NZ$38,029 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ฿ (NZ$1.15) | NZ$1.96 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,060 ฿ (NZ$48) | NZ$136 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 ฿ (NZ$2.68) | NZ$14 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$5.96 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 977 ฿ (NZ$44) | NZ$55 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (NZ$3.61) | NZ$6 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 128 ฿ (NZ$5.77) | NZ$6 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (NZ$2.29) | NZ$3.35 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 41 ฿ (NZ$1.87) | NZ$4.20 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 251 ฿ (NZ$11) | NZ$31 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 644 ฿ (NZ$29) | NZ$59 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 345 ฿ (NZ$16) | NZ$37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (NZ$150) | NZ$265 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ฿ (NZ$62) | NZ$100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (NZ$12) | NZ$19 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 113 ฿ (NZ$5.09) | NZ$4.98 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 94 ฿ (NZ$4.24) | NZ$10 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,563 ฿ (NZ$611) | NZ$841 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.41 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (NZ$78) | NZ$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (NZ$5.30) | NZ$34 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand
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