- Cost of Living
- United States
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 51% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (453 ฿) | 201 ฿ | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (244 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (151 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (30 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (106 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (131 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (204 ฿) | 362 ฿ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (111 ฿) | 93 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (54 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.93 (96 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (479 ฿) | 723 ฿ | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (63 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (70 ฿) | 48 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in United States is 122% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (66,156 ฿) | 40,631 ฿ | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (50,948 ฿) | 22,482 ฿ | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (5,695 ฿) | 3,132 ฿ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (51,120 ฿) | 20,692 ฿ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,108 (36,182 ฿) | 10,352 ฿ | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (3,926 ฿) | 1,678 ฿ | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,561 ฿) | 531 ฿ | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (11,300 ฿) | 13,512 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (3,961 ฿) | 2,362 ฿ | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (362 ฿) | 149 ฿ | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (736 ฿) | 209 ฿ | + 252% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,539 ฿) | 2,352 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (1,452 ฿) | 1,576 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,785 ฿) | 3,182 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (3,842 ฿) | 2,883 ฿ | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 7% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,043 (719,717 ฿) | 1,818,760 ฿ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (23 ฿) | 28 ฿ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (2,828 ฿) | 1,220 ฿ | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 172% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (236 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (586 ฿) | 167 ฿ | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (3,594 ฿) | 683 ฿ | + 426% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (216 ฿) | 113 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (116 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (166 ฿) | 105 ฿ | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.39 (111 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (60 ฿) | 71 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (663 ฿) | 271 ฿ | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 23% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,444 ฿) | 733 ฿ | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (809 ฿) | 376 ฿ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (5,456 ฿) | 2,028 ฿ | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,561 ฿) | 1,656 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (374 ฿) | 242 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (156 ฿) | 108 ฿ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (187 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (14,017 ฿) | 16,303 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (9 ฿) | 13 ฿ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,725 ฿) | 2,242 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (261 ฿) | 117 ฿ | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
32.650
THB
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,241 prices entered by 14,896 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 48% more expensive than in Thailand
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