Cost of living in Thailand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (1,488 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (2,878 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (756 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (800 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (1,171 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (700 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (3,940 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (1,325 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (730 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (755 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (9,593 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (559 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (792 ₦) | 642 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,737 ฿ (813,550 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,581 ฿ (396,222 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,947 ฿ (26,076 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,527 ฿ (288,348 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,149 ฿ (135,936 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (23,155 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (7,138 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (143,418 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (32,088 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (2,761 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (3,822 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (26,560 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (16,858 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (39,949 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (44,684 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (13,638,090 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (543 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (17,299 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (856 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (2,110 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (11,913 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (2,019 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (1,415 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (1,870 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (799 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (953 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (2,955 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (9,785 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (7,206 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (33,599 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (14,199 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (3,685 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (1,079 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (1,118 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (396,143 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (21 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (26,008 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (2,020 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 954 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
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