- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 204 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 194 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 65 ฿ (NZ$2.97) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.10 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 67 ฿ (NZ$3.04) | NZ$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 49 ฿ (NZ$2.21) | NZ$6 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 ฿ (NZ$17) | NZ$8 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (NZ$3.41) | NZ$3.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (NZ$2.04) | NZ$3.33 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (NZ$2.57) | NZ$5.59 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 698 ฿ (NZ$32) | NZ$18 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 34 ฿ (NZ$1.54) | NZ$3.34 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 ฿ (NZ$2.25) | NZ$2.11 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,626 ฿ (NZ$1,892) | NZ$2,649 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,953 ฿ (NZ$998) | NZ$2,130 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,893 ฿ (NZ$131) | NZ$319 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,791 ฿ (NZ$900) | NZ$1,848 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,879 ฿ (NZ$494) | NZ$1,415 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,779 ฿ (NZ$81) | NZ$286 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 488 ฿ (NZ$22) | NZ$74 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,455 ฿ (NZ$566) | NZ$613 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,377 ฿ (NZ$108) | NZ$198 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 164 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 231 ฿ (NZ$11) | NZ$23 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 9% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,219 ฿ (NZ$101) | NZ$100 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (NZ$76) | NZ$86 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,245 ฿ (NZ$147) | NZ$159 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,169 ฿ (NZ$144) | NZ$163 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,708,990 ฿ (NZ$77,673) | NZ$31,712 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (NZ$1.31) | NZ$2.09 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,284 ฿ (NZ$58) | NZ$176 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (NZ$2.90) | NZ$14 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 152 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 823 ฿ (NZ$37) | NZ$50 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (NZ$3.87) | NZ$5.69 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102 ฿ (NZ$4.62) | NZ$5.25 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (NZ$2.28) | NZ$3.01 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (NZ$2.65) | NZ$3.62 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 ฿ (NZ$12) | NZ$25 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (NZ$32) | NZ$61 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 385 ฿ (NZ$17) | NZ$33 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,031 ฿ (NZ$92) | NZ$182 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,463 ฿ (NZ$66) | NZ$105 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 106 ฿ (NZ$4.83) | NZ$4.77 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (NZ$4.63) | NZ$10 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,936 ฿ (NZ$770) | NZ$708 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.38 ฿ (NZ$0.06) | NZ$0.44 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,136 ฿ (NZ$97) | NZ$97 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 112 ฿ (NZ$5.08) | NZ$28 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04545
NZD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,242 prices entered by 987 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand
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