Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 79% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (718 ฿) | 186 ฿ | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (402 ฿) | 200 ฿ | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.80 (195 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (37 ฿) | 79 ฿ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.25 (176 ฿) | 73 ฿ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.85 (163 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (250 ฿) | 340 ฿ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (144 ฿) | 112 ฿ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (78 ฿) | 63 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.45 (116 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (590 ฿) | 816 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 (98 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (107 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 240% | |||
| Housing in United States is 240% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,301 (111,007 ฿) | 45,366 ฿ | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,469 (83,051 ฿) | 20,178 ฿ | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $227 (7,622 ฿) | 3,396 ฿ | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,265 (76,174 ฿) | 20,739 ฿ | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,664 (55,976 ฿) | 10,751 ฿ | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $171 (5,735 ฿) | 1,379 ฿ | + 316% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (2,129 ฿) | 373 ฿ | + 470% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (8,378 ฿) | 8,749 ฿ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (4,909 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (490 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (1,156 ฿) | 185 ฿ | + 523% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 33% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (1,962 ฿) | 1,961 ฿ | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (1,689 ฿) | 1,192 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (3,541 ฿) | 2,849 ฿ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (4,848 ฿) | 1,914 ฿ | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 70% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,907 (1,039,427 ฿) | 936,812 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (32 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (2,913 ฿) | 1,253 ฿ | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 182% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (308 ฿) | 131 ฿ | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (692 ฿) | 219 ฿ | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $159 (5,335 ฿) | 1,180 ฿ | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (300 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 399% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.19 (174 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (235 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.10 (171 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (78 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (1,025 ฿) | 246 ฿ | + 317% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 78% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (2,036 ฿) | 549 ฿ | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,015 ฿) | 347 ฿ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (7,137 ฿) | 1,901 ฿ | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (3,469 ฿) | 1,336 ฿ | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (500 ฿) | 326 ฿ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.83 (196 ฿) | 98 ฿ | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (253 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $495 (16,658 ฿) | 26,900 ฿ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (18 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (2,475 ฿) | 1,908 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (386 ฿) | 139 ฿ | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,017 prices entered by 2,077 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in United States is 116% more expensive than in Thailand
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