Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
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Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in United States is 100% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (705 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 311% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (389 ฿) | 231 ฿ | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (205 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 218% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (38 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (163 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (164 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (261 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (159 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (80 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (108 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (568 ฿) | 554 ฿ | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (105 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 146% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (101 ฿) | 76 ฿ | + 32% | |
Housing | + 239% | |||
Housing in United States is 239% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (108,074 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (83,250 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 312% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (7,981 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (73,654 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (56,130 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (5,323 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 213% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (2,303 ฿) | 457 ฿ | + 404% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (10,499 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (5,253 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (511 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (1,069 ฿) | 333 ฿ | + 221% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in United States is 36% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (2,053 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (1,885 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (3,487 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (4,702 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in United States is 37% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (1,019,337 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (35 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,662 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | + 89% | |
Personal Care | + 173% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 173% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (343 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 166% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (759 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 361% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (5,104 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | + 408% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (334 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 121% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (177 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (237 ฿) | 156 ฿ | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (177 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (84 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,052 ฿) | 255 ฿ | + 313% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 111% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (2,054 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,064 ฿) | 441 ฿ | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (7,329 ฿) | 4,543 ฿ | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (3,552 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 204% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (523 ฿) | 334 ฿ | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (200 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 99% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (260 ฿) | 115 ฿ | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (18,434 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (13 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 744% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (2,391 ฿) | 1,855 ฿ | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (367 ฿) | 146 ฿ | + 150% | |
TOTAL | + 112% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,855 prices entered by 2,438 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 112% more expensive than in Thailand
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