- Cost of Living
- United States
- Thailand
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 45% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (435 ฿) | 192 ฿ | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (234 ฿) | 191 ฿ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (144 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (29 ฿) | 54 ฿ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (101 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (128 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (196 ฿) | 371 ฿ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (107 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (54 ฿) | 49 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (88 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (456 ฿) | 786 ฿ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (61 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (67 ฿) | 45 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in United States is 112% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,050 (64,254 ฿) | 40,227 ฿ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (49,596 ฿) | 21,464 ฿ | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (5,391 ฿) | 3,136 ฿ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (49,683 ฿) | 20,877 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (34,775 ฿) | 10,541 ฿ | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (3,676 ฿) | 1,640 ฿ | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (1,499 ฿) | 547 ฿ | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (10,998 ฿) | 12,549 ฿ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (3,779 ฿) | 2,317 ฿ | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (351 ฿) | 161 ฿ | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (700 ฿) | 235 ฿ | + 198% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (1,473 ฿) | 2,296 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (1,420 ฿) | 1,518 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (2,673 ฿) | 3,130 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (3,718 ฿) | 3,100 ฿ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 11% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (692,914 ฿) | 1,584,340 ฿ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (22 ฿) | 28 ฿ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (2,689 ฿) | 1,151 ฿ | + 134% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 160% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (232 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (574 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 305% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (3,429 ฿) | 854 ฿ | + 302% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (205 ฿) | 113 ฿ | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (111 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (154 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (104 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (56 ฿) | 74 ฿ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (643 ฿) | 271 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 31% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (1,380 ฿) | 784 ฿ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (775 ฿) | 379 ฿ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (5,267 ฿) | 1,964 ฿ | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (2,457 ฿) | 1,586 ฿ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (360 ฿) | 244 ฿ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (150 ฿) | 105 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (179 ฿) | 97 ฿ | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (13,460 ฿) | 15,534 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (18 ฿) | 17 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (1,660 ฿) | 2,059 ฿ | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (250 ฿) | 118 ฿ | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,961 prices entered by 14,620 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 48% more expensive than in Thailand
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