- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (NZ$2.96) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.16 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (NZ$3.17) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (NZ$2.08) | NZ$5.99 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (NZ$18) | NZ$8 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (NZ$3.49) | NZ$3.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (NZ$2.04) | NZ$3.38 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (NZ$2.60) | NZ$5.96 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 675 ฿ (NZ$31) | NZ$18 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (NZ$1.61) | NZ$3.39 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (NZ$2.33) | NZ$2.06 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,036 ฿ (NZ$1,954) | NZ$2,687 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,017 ฿ (NZ$1,070) | NZ$2,136 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,954 ฿ (NZ$137) | NZ$333 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,872 ฿ (NZ$924) | NZ$1,803 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,909 ฿ (NZ$507) | NZ$1,361 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,975 ฿ (NZ$92) | NZ$296 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 505 ฿ (NZ$23) | NZ$74 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,511 ฿ (NZ$582) | NZ$597 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,332 ฿ (NZ$108) | NZ$178 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$23 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 4% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,276 ฿ (NZ$106) | NZ$101 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (NZ$78) | NZ$72 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,245 ฿ (NZ$151) | NZ$161 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,115 ฿ (NZ$145) | NZ$164 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,643,050 ฿ (NZ$76,382) | NZ$31,958 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (NZ$1.35) | NZ$2.14 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,380 ฿ (NZ$64) | NZ$183 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (NZ$3.12) | NZ$14 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 163 ฿ (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 821 ฿ (NZ$38) | NZ$49 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (NZ$3.97) | NZ$5.76 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (NZ$4.87) | NZ$5.22 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (NZ$2.37) | NZ$3.18 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (NZ$2.71) | NZ$3.63 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (NZ$12) | NZ$25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ฿ (NZ$30) | NZ$60 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 378 ฿ (NZ$18) | NZ$32 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800 ฿ (NZ$84) | NZ$168 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,438 ฿ (NZ$67) | NZ$101 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 212 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 102 ฿ (NZ$4.76) | NZ$4.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ฿ (NZ$4.65) | NZ$10 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,162 ฿ (NZ$798) | NZ$715 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 ฿ (NZ$0.26) | NZ$0.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,966 ฿ (NZ$91) | NZ$93 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (NZ$5.57) | NZ$28 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand
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