Nigeria vs Thailand
Thailand is about 60% pricier than Nigeria overall, with a price level of 30.2 versus 12.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 32 of 100).
Metric Nigeria Thailand
Price level (US=100) 12.1 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,087 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $8,850 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 33.2% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Nigeria Thailand
Housing & utilities 52 26
Food 100 85
Transport 63 68
Restaurants & hotels 50 42
Health 33 40
Communication 67 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Nigeria Thailand
Quality-of-life score 32/100 86/100
Life expectancy 55 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 15.7 4.8
Internet users 41% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Nigeria more expensive than Thailand?
Thailand is more expensive: about 60% pricier than Nigeria overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Nigeria would cost roughly $249,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Nigeria or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 32 out of 100.
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