Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 57% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (457 ฿) | 193 ฿ | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (248 ฿) | 187 ฿ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (137 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (28 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (95 ฿) | 65 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (129 ฿) | 39 ฿ | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (197 ฿) | 332 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (107 ฿) | 94 ฿ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 (55 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.22 (102 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (464 ฿) | 755 ฿ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (61 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (65 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in United States is 125% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,230 (70,444 ฿) | 39,045 ฿ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,602 (50,601 ฿) | 24,357 ฿ | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (5,651 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,614 (50,982 ฿) | 23,130 ฿ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,139 (35,974 ฿) | 11,712 ฿ | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (3,691 ฿) | 1,381 ฿ | + 167% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,513 ฿) | 553 ฿ | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (9,419 ฿) | 10,861 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (3,787 ฿) | 2,310 ฿ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (345 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (713 ฿) | 166 ฿ | + 329% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (1,539 ฿) | 1,477 ฿ | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (1,389 ฿) | 1,256 ฿ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (2,740 ฿) | 2,733 ฿ | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (3,583 ฿) | 2,325 ฿ | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 36% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,965 (725,474 ฿) | 1,003,900 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (24 ฿) | 30 ฿ | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (2,519 ฿) | 1,151 ฿ | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 125% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (228 ฿) | 108 ฿ | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (643 ฿) | 232 ฿ | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (3,466 ฿) | 877 ฿ | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (207 ฿) | 78 ฿ | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (111 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (157 ฿) | 119 ฿ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.57 (113 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (58 ฿) | 62 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (690 ฿) | 203 ฿ | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 49% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,423 ฿) | 651 ฿ | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (774 ฿) | 384 ฿ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (6,964 ฿) | 1,328 ฿ | + 424% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (2,377 ฿) | 1,546 ฿ | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (372 ฿) | 263 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (152 ฿) | 100 ฿ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (184 ฿) | 122 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (12,790 ฿) | 16,816 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (5.92 ฿) | 3.00 ฿ | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (1,694 ฿) | 2,001 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (255 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52,678 prices entered by 6,624 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 67% more expensive than in Thailand
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