Cost of living in Thailand compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 ฿ (6,792 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 194 ฿ (9,337 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62 ฿ (2,983 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (3,150 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 ฿ (3,577 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 ฿ (3,554 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318 ฿ (15,346 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 102 ฿ (4,912 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 51 ฿ (2,443 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 ฿ (2,511 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 816 ฿ (39,326 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 ฿ (2,430 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 52 ฿ (2,531 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 45,752 ฿ (2,205,979 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,178 ฿ (972,886 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,396 ฿ (163,726 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,602 ฿ (1,089,786 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,082 ฿ (534,326 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,379 ฿ (66,486 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 424 ฿ (20,450 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,749 ฿ (421,863 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,647 ฿ (127,640 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (8,543 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 185 ฿ (8,941 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Clothes | + 256% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 256% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,961 ฿ (94,566 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 455% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,192 ฿ (57,459 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,192 ฿ (105,698 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,914 ฿ (92,265 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 846,721 ฿ (40,825,605 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 717% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (1,758 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,253 ฿ (60,423 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 131 ฿ (6,313 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 219 ฿ (10,562 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 497% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,180 ฿ (56,912 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60 ฿ (2,893 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (4,401 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 142 ฿ (6,847 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 71 ฿ (3,404 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 66 ฿ (3,172 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 246 ฿ (11,843 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Thailand | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 549 ฿ (26,494 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 ฿ (14,955 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,901 ฿ (91,664 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 502% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,336 ฿ (64,413 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 326 ฿ (15,722 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 98 ฿ (4,736 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (4,916 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 26,900 ฿ (1,297,014 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.99 ฿ (96 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,908 ฿ (91,998 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 136 ฿ (6,544 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 668 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
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