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Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 70% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (447 ฿) | 181 ฿ | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (243 ฿) | 166 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (143 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (28 ฿) | 47 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (102 ฿) | 68 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (125 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (199 ฿) | 549 ฿ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (106 ฿) | 74 ฿ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (51 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.69 (117 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (472 ฿) | 628 ฿ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (61 ฿) | 30 ฿ | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (69 ฿) | 35 ฿ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in United States is 135% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (65,035 ฿) | 38,471 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,553 (49,301 ฿) | 21,313 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (5,631 ฿) | 2,045 ฿ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,532 (48,608 ฿) | 20,081 ฿ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,101 (34,945 ฿) | 11,392 ฿ | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (3,768 ฿) | 1,149 ฿ | + 228% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,522 ฿) | 463 ฿ | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (10,240 ฿) | 10,786 ฿ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (3,768 ฿) | 2,391 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (340 ฿) | 133 ฿ | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (703 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 344% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 29% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,496 ฿) | 1,871 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (1,405 ฿) | 952 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (2,717 ฿) | 2,502 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (3,601 ฿) | 1,963 ฿ | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 71% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,308 (707,987 ฿) | 854,626 ฿ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (25 ฿) | 29 ฿ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (2,700 ฿) | 854 ฿ | + 216% | |
| 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 (223 ฿) | 55 ฿ | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (566 ฿) | 124 ฿ | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (3,517 ฿) | 782 ฿ | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (216 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (109 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (163 ฿) | 79 ฿ | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (111 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (59 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (650 ฿) | 236 ฿ | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 87% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (1,432 ฿) | 565 ฿ | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (790 ฿) | 358 ฿ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (5,432 ฿) | 1,556 ฿ | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,487 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (368 ฿) | 188 ฿ | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (156 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (187 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (13,391 ฿) | 14,550 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (9 ฿) | 3.49 ฿ | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (1,658 ฿) | 1,510 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (249 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 87,667 prices entered by 11,870 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 92% more expensive than in Thailand
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