- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 168 ฿ (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (NZ$2.42) | NZ$8 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (NZ$2.05) | NZ$2.12 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 ฿ (NZ$3.17) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 ฿ (NZ$2.00) | NZ$5.93 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 603 ฿ (NZ$28) | NZ$8 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (NZ$3.02) | NZ$3.71 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (NZ$1.67) | NZ$3.45 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (NZ$2.24) | NZ$5.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 574 ฿ (NZ$26) | NZ$18 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 31 ฿ (NZ$1.45) | NZ$3.31 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (NZ$1.40) | NZ$2.06 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 38,689 ฿ (NZ$1,776) | NZ$2,700 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,631 ฿ (NZ$947) | NZ$2,070 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,973 ฿ (NZ$91) | NZ$307 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,433 ฿ (NZ$846) | NZ$1,790 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,124 ฿ (NZ$511) | NZ$1,313 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,010 ฿ (NZ$46) | NZ$320 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 427 ฿ (NZ$20) | NZ$73 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,864 ฿ (NZ$453) | NZ$618 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,515 ฿ (NZ$115) | NZ$195 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 130 ฿ (NZ$5.95) | NZ$9 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$23 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,858 ฿ (NZ$85) | NZ$109 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 986 ฿ (NZ$45) | NZ$66 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,570 ฿ (NZ$118) | NZ$158 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,012 ฿ (NZ$92) | NZ$160 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 806,768 ฿ (NZ$37,043) | NZ$32,063 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (NZ$1.26) | NZ$2.20 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 880 ฿ (NZ$40) | NZ$165 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 55 ฿ (NZ$2.53) | NZ$12 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ฿ (NZ$5.53) | NZ$7 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 706 ฿ (NZ$32) | NZ$51 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 84 ฿ (NZ$3.85) | NZ$8 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 ฿ (NZ$3.93) | NZ$5.13 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78 ฿ (NZ$3.58) | NZ$5.40 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (NZ$1.95) | NZ$3.12 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (NZ$2.22) | NZ$3.77 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$26 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 534 ฿ (NZ$25) | NZ$59 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 358 ฿ (NZ$16) | NZ$33 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,804 ฿ (NZ$83) | NZ$148 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,041 ฿ (NZ$48) | NZ$103 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ฿ (NZ$3.93) | NZ$4.69 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ฿ (NZ$4.35) | NZ$9 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 14,456 ฿ (NZ$664) | NZ$694 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.37 ฿ (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,471 ฿ (NZ$68) | NZ$69 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 89 ฿ (NZ$4.07) | NZ$28 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.04592
NZD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,919 prices entered by 989 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand
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