Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 50% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (456 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (248 ฿) | 201 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (129 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (27 ฿) | 49 ฿ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (89 ฿) | 72 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.10 (124 ฿) | 39 ฿ | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (193 ฿) | 392 ฿ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (100 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (51 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (100 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (428 ฿) | 709 ฿ | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (60 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (62 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in United States is 150% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (66,997 ฿) | 33,535 ฿ | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,548 (46,905 ฿) | 17,883 ฿ | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (5,417 ฿) | 2,250 ฿ | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,534 (46,472 ฿) | 18,152 ฿ | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (33,828 ฿) | 9,693 ฿ | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (3,419 ฿) | 1,076 ฿ | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (1,514 ฿) | 525 ฿ | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (8,223 ฿) | 9,696 ฿ | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (3,874 ฿) | 1,925 ฿ | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (320 ฿) | 167 ฿ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (653 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 283% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,418 ฿) | 1,423 ฿ | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (1,313 ฿) | 1,287 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (2,645 ฿) | 2,249 ฿ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (3,312 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 35% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,574 (714,366 ฿) | 870,859 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (19 ฿) | 25 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,253 ฿) | 1,128 ฿ | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 86% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (218 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (499 ฿) | 225 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (3,395 ฿) | 1,125 ฿ | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (199 ฿) | 145 ฿ | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (105 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (149 ฿) | 128 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (110 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (55 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (654 ฿) | 248 ฿ | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 79% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (1,392 ฿) | 624 ฿ | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (765 ฿) | 403 ฿ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (6,205 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (2,415 ฿) | 1,418 ฿ | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (373 ฿) | 237 ฿ | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.04 (153 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.85 (177 ฿) | 90 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (12,746 ฿) | 14,499 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (15 ฿) | 2.78 ฿ | + 456% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (1,492 ฿) | 1,700 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (250 ฿) | 118 ฿ | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,874 prices entered by 4,274 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 74% more expensive than in Thailand
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