Cost of living in Thailand compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (NZ$5.26) | NZ$21 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (NZ$2.67) | NZ$9 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (NZ$2.83) | NZ$2.57 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (NZ$4.14) | NZ$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (NZ$2.47) | NZ$9 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (NZ$14) | NZ$9 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (NZ$4.69) | NZ$4.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (NZ$2.58) | NZ$3.66 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (NZ$2.67) | NZ$5.03 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (NZ$34) | NZ$20 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (NZ$1.98) | NZ$3.96 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (NZ$2.80) | NZ$2.55 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,737 ฿ (NZ$2,878) | NZ$3,730 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,581 ฿ (NZ$1,402) | NZ$2,979 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,947 ฿ (NZ$92) | NZ$228 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,527 ฿ (NZ$1,020) | NZ$2,541 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,149 ฿ (NZ$481) | NZ$2,021 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (NZ$82) | NZ$142 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (NZ$25) | NZ$82 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (NZ$507) | NZ$737 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (NZ$114) | NZ$273 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$14 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (NZ$14) | NZ$30 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (NZ$94) | NZ$118 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (NZ$60) | NZ$86 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (NZ$141) | NZ$172 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (NZ$158) | NZ$213 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (NZ$48,246) | NZ$37,057 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (NZ$1.92) | NZ$2.74 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (NZ$61) | NZ$121 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (NZ$3.03) | NZ$15 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.87 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (NZ$42) | NZ$68 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (NZ$5.01) | NZ$6 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (NZ$2.83) | NZ$3.41 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (NZ$3.37) | NZ$4.45 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$39 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (NZ$35) | NZ$69 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (NZ$25) | NZ$38 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (NZ$119) | NZ$149 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (NZ$50) | NZ$126 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (NZ$3.82) | NZ$5.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (NZ$3.96) | NZ$11 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (NZ$1,401) | NZ$1,174 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.44 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (NZ$92) | NZ$69 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand
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