Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Thailand is 2.24 times less expensive as compared to New Zealand.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Thailand and New Zealand. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Thailand and New Zealand.
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 Indicators  | Thailand  | New Zealand  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 15,000 THB (420 USD) | 2,200 NZD (1,287.22 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 30,000 THB (840 USD) | 3,200 NZD (1,872.32 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 45,000 THB (1,260 USD) | 4,200 NZD (2,457.42 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,000 THB (224 USD) | 1,400 NZD (819.14 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 THB (420 USD) | 2,100 NZD (1,228.71 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 THB (700 USD) | 2,800 NZD (1,638.28 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 5 % | 1.9 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.3 to 0.7 % | 0.4 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Thailand is 2.42 times less expensive than New Zealand.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 THB (1,400 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 86.25% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Thailand costs 7.52 times less compared to New Zealand.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 76.07% less in Thailand compared to New Zealand.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 3.20 NZD (1.87 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 40 THB (1.12 USD) | 1.90 NZD (1.11 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 THB (0.28 USD) | 1 NZD (0.59 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 30 THB (0.84 USD) | 2.60 NZD (1.52 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 70 THB (1.96 USD) | 4.50 NZD (2.63 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 250 THB (7 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 150 THB (4.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
In Thailand, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.21 times less expensive than the cost in New Zealand.
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 24.83% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 100 THB (2.80 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 80 THB (2.24 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 60 THB (1.68 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 40 THB (1.12 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 100 THB (2.80 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 80 THB (2.24 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.17 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 80 THB (2.24 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 60 THB (1.68 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 30 THB (0.84 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 150 THB (4.20 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 100 THB (2.80 USD) | 10 NZD (5.85 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 47.64% less in Thailand compared to New Zealand.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 700 THB (19.60 USD) | 12 NZD (7.02 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 6 NZD (3.51 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 70 THB (1.96 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 100 THB (2.80 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.66 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 30 THB (0.84 USD) | 3.50 NZD (2.05 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 2,500 THB (70 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 35 THB (0.98 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 THB (0.28 USD) | 2.50 NZD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 4 NZD (2.34 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 20 THB (0.56 USD) | 2 NZD (1.17 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.70 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 600,000 THB (16,800 USD) | 30,000 NZD (17,553 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 10,000 THB (280 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 6 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 40 THB (1.12 USD) | 2.30 NZD (1.35 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 150 THB (4.20 USD) | 8.70 NZD (5.09 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.03 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Thailand compared to that of New Zealand.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 100 THB (2.80 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 3,000 THB (84 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 THB (2.80 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 3 NZD (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 3,000 THB (84 USD) | 130 NZD (76.06 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 350 NZD (204.78 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) | 90 NZD (52.66 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,800 THB (50.40 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 THB (1.40 USD) | 5 NZD (2.93 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
Sportswear  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.35 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 600 THB (16.80 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 70 NZD (40.96 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 10,000 THB (280 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 8,000 THB (224 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 3,000 THB (84 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 15,000 THB (420 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 THB (280 USD) | 1,000 NZD (585.10 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.87 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 12,000 THB (336 USD) | 1,800 NZD (1,053.18 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 20,000 THB (560 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 25,000 THB (700 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 40,000 THB (1,120 USD) | 8,000 NZD (4,680.80 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 80,000 THB (2,240 USD) | 12,000 NZD (7,021.20 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 150,000 THB (4,200 USD) | 18,000 NZD (10,531.80 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 8,000 THB (224 USD) | 2,000 NZD (1,170.20 USD) |
Tutoring  | 4,000 THB (112 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 600 NZD (351.06 USD) |
School Supplies  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 3.26 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 700 THB (19.60 USD) | 50 NZD (29.25 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 150 THB (4.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 THB (14 USD) | 30 NZD (17.55 USD) |
Bowling  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 400 THB (11.20 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 60 NZD (35.11 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 300 THB (8.40 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 250 NZD (146.27 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 1.07 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 1,200 NZD (702.12 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 3,000 THB (84 USD) | 200 NZD (117.02 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 25 NZD (14.63 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 20 NZD (11.70 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,200 THB (33.60 USD) | 40 NZD (23.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 200 THB (5.60 USD) | 15 NZD (8.78 USD) |
Educational Software  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 300 NZD (175.53 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, instead of New Zealand, you would have to pay 2.58 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 THB (840 USD) | 6,000 NZD (3,510.60 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 20,000 THB (560 USD) | 4,500 NZD (2,632.95 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 333.33 THB per hour (9.33 USD) | 100 NZD per hour (58.51 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 THB (140 USD) | 500 NZD (292.55 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 10 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 85 |
Median Household Income  | 25,000 THB (700 USD) | 5,000 NZD (2,925.50 USD) |
If you lived in Thailand, you would earn 4.19 times less salary as compared to New Zealand.
Indicators | Thailand | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 THB (56 USD) | 150 NZD (87.76 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 THB (42 USD) | 120 NZD (70.21 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 THB (28 USD) | 100 NZD (58.51 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 THB (22.40 USD) | 80 NZD (46.81 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.77 times less in Thailand, as compared to New Zealand.
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