- Cost of Living
- United States
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 58% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (465 ฿) | 204 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (251 ฿) | 193 ฿ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (154 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (30 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (108 ฿) | 67 ฿ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (133 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (210 ฿) | 377 ฿ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (113 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (55 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (102 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (492 ฿) | 698 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (64 ฿) | 34 ฿ | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (71 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in United States is 127% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,031 (67,758 ฿) | 41,889 ฿ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (52,490 ฿) | 21,953 ฿ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (5,891 ฿) | 2,924 ฿ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (52,842 ฿) | 19,791 ฿ | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (37,331 ฿) | 10,879 ฿ | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (4,103 ฿) | 1,729 ฿ | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,611 ฿) | 491 ฿ | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (11,238 ฿) | 12,659 ฿ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (4,061 ฿) | 2,398 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (369 ฿) | 164 ฿ | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (755 ฿) | 231 ฿ | + 227% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,589 ฿) | 2,219 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,489 ฿) | 1,682 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,850 ฿) | 3,245 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (3,864 ฿) | 3,169 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 10% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,040 (735,285 ฿) | 1,783,050 ฿ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (25 ฿) | 29 ฿ | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,843 ฿) | 1,284 ฿ | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 170% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (236 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (613 ฿) | 152 ฿ | + 305% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (3,720 ฿) | 823 ฿ | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (226 ฿) | 134 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (118 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (169 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (115 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (62 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (691 ฿) | 259 ฿ | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 75% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,475 ฿) | 701 ฿ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (828 ฿) | 385 ฿ | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (5,561 ฿) | 1,897 ฿ | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (2,644 ฿) | 1,463 ฿ | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (383 ฿) | 214 ฿ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (162 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (195 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (14,321 ฿) | 16,654 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (10 ฿) | 1.38 ฿ | + 610% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (1,785 ฿) | 2,136 ฿ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (263 ฿) | 112 ฿ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 60% more expensive than in Thailand
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