Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 106% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (651 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 486% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (345 ฿) | 215 ฿ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.93 (205 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 264% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (38 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.92 (170 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.81 (166 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (243 ฿) | 294 ฿ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (162 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (87 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (108 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (549 ฿) | 716 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (95 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (106 ฿) | 59 ฿ | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in United States is 152% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,875 (99,575 ฿) | 63,174 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,210 (76,557 ฿) | 30,968 ฿ | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (7,570 ฿) | 2,119 ฿ | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,960 (67,901 ฿) | 22,219 ฿ | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,472 (50,992 ฿) | 10,371 ฿ | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (5,173 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (2,193 ฿) | 535 ฿ | + 310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (10,213 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (4,715 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (473 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (1,058 ฿) | 285 ฿ | + 271% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (1,882 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (1,570 ฿) | 1,259 ฿ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (3,228 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (4,200 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 55% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,744 (961,073 ฿) | 1,018,180 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (37 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (2,856 ฿) | 1,292 ฿ | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 191% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (276 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (742 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (4,810 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 441% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (291 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (168 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (217 ฿) | 140 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (166 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (77 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (955 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 83% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (1,920 ฿) | 730 ฿ | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (974 ฿) | 538 ฿ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (6,920 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (3,100 ฿) | 1,060 ฿ | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (465 ฿) | 275 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.23 (181 ฿) | 81 ฿ | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (220 ฿) | 83 ฿ | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $554 (19,198 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (7 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 342% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (2,044 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (356 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,577 prices entered by 2,886 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 99% more expensive than in Thailand
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