Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 43% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 45% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (530 ฿) | 112 ฿ | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (307 ฿) | 205 ฿ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (168 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (45 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.15 (125 ฿) | 94 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (82 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (232 ฿) | 292 ฿ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (96 ฿) | 93 ฿ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (79 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (52 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.98 (237 ฿) | 681 ฿ | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (93 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (34 ฿) | 53 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,511 (59,857 ฿) | 68,670 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €937 (37,125 ฿) | 30,436 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 (7,201 ฿) | 4,789 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €873 (34,590 ฿) | 25,334 ฿ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €614 (24,344 ฿) | 11,653 ฿ | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 (4,241 ฿) | 1,721 ฿ | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (1,250 ฿) | 568 ฿ | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €419 (16,600 ฿) | 8,681 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €176 (6,980 ฿) | 2,296 ฿ | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (354 ฿) | 209 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (501 ฿) | 299 ฿ | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (3,885 ฿) | 1,997 ฿ | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (1,620 ฿) | 1,283 ฿ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (3,402 ฿) | 2,971 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €141 (5,597 ฿) | 3,395 ฿ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 77% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,543 (932,654 ฿) | 1,042,320 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (65 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (3,247 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 212 ฿ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 35% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.33 (132 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 191 ฿ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (2,152 ฿) | 1,169 ฿ | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.73 (108 ฿) | 147 ฿ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.03 (160 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (113 ฿) | 150 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (61 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (87 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (776 ฿) | 433 ฿ | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Nijmegen | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,623 ฿) | 909 ฿ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 557 ฿ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,780 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (2,722 ฿) | 2,283 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 376 ฿ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 113 ฿ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 113 ฿ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 (19,949 ฿) | 25,369 ฿ | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.57 ฿ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (1,053 ฿) | 1,893 ฿ | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (251 ฿) | 143 ฿ | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 132 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
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