Thailand, paid in NZD.
The most polished budget destination on earth: everything works, at every price point.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +2.2%. Local prices: +1.8%.
- Lean
- NZ$62
- Comfort
- NZ$338
The short answerIn NZD, as of November 12, 2026
Thailand: as of November 12, 2026, 4.3% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in NZD (New Zealand dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +2.2%, and prices in the country rose +1.8%. A mid-range day costs about NZ$142 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+11.1%) and SEK did worst (−2.1%).
What NZD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$116+11.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 755+10.9%
- South African randR 1,312+10.0%
- British pound£60+6.6%
- UAE dirhamAED 290+6.4%
- Singapore dollarS$101+5.8%
- US dollar$79+5.8%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,470+4.4%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$142+4.3%
- Canadian dollarC$113+3.2%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$619+3.2%
- Indian rupee₹7,397+1.1%
- Brazilian realR$441+0.8%
- Japanese yen¥12,600+0.8%
- Euro€71+0.7%
- Danish kronekr 533−0.5%
- Swiss francCHF 66−1.1%
- Swedish kronakr 788−2.1%
Booking a trip: Thailand
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