Cost of living in Thailand compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 121 ฿ (NZ$5.46) | NZ$22 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ (NZ$10) | NZ$15 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 ฿ (NZ$2.57) | NZ$9 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 58 ฿ (NZ$2.61) | NZ$2.42 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 86 ฿ (NZ$3.90) | NZ$11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (NZ$2.37) | NZ$9 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 296 ฿ (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (NZ$4.48) | NZ$4.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (NZ$2.47) | NZ$4.04 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (NZ$2.54) | NZ$4.85 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 670 ฿ (NZ$30) | NZ$20 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (NZ$1.91) | NZ$4.10 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (NZ$2.68) | NZ$2.55 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,642 ฿ (NZ$2,654) | NZ$3,584 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,395 ฿ (NZ$1,330) | NZ$2,858 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779 ฿ (NZ$126) | NZ$202 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,188 ฿ (NZ$959) | NZ$2,583 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,169 ฿ (NZ$460) | NZ$1,932 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,949 ฿ (NZ$88) | NZ$148 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 554 ฿ (NZ$25) | NZ$75 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,388 ฿ (NZ$651) | NZ$673 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (NZ$108) | NZ$291 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (NZ$9) | NZ$19 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 295 ฿ (NZ$13) | NZ$34 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (NZ$90) | NZ$120 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,228 ฿ (NZ$56) | NZ$95 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (NZ$135) | NZ$166 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (NZ$151) | NZ$210 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,015,310 ฿ (NZ$45,952) | NZ$40,505 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (NZ$1.85) | NZ$2.71 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,290 ฿ (NZ$58) | NZ$119 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (NZ$2.89) | NZ$14 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$5.00 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (NZ$40) | NZ$63 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (NZ$4.78) | NZ$6 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (NZ$2.70) | NZ$3.37 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (NZ$3.22) | NZ$4.03 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 258 ฿ (NZ$12) | NZ$39 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Thailand | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 701 ฿ (NZ$32) | NZ$83 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (NZ$24) | NZ$39 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (NZ$114) | NZ$136 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,064 ฿ (NZ$48) | NZ$116 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 292 ฿ (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (NZ$3.65) | NZ$5.78 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (NZ$3.84) | NZ$12 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (NZ$1,339) | NZ$1,278 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (NZ$0.07) | NZ$0.44 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (NZ$88) | NZ$72 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (NZ$7) | NZ$39 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand
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