Cost of living in Thailand compared to United States
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Thailand | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ ($3.19) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ ($1.62) | $5.78 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ ($1.72) | $1.08 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ ($2.51) | $4.94 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ ($1.50) | $4.68 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ ($2.84) | $4.68 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ ($1.57) | $2.51 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ ($1.62) | $3.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ ($21) | $16 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ ($1.20) | $2.76 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ ($1.70) | $2.99 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Thailand | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ ($1,815) | $2,839 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ ($890) | $2,147 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ ($61) | $222 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ ($639) | $1,889 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ ($298) | $1,444 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ ($46) | $146 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ ($15) | $64 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ ($308) | $295 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ ($69) | $134 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ ($5.92) | $13 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ ($8) | $31 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Thailand | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ ($57) | $54 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ ($36) | $45 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ ($86) | $93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ ($96) | $119 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Thailand | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ ($29,260) | $27,977 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ ($1.16) | $1.05 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ ($37) | $79 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Thailand | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ ($1.84) | $8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ ($4.53) | $21 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ ($26) | $139 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ ($4.33) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ ($3.04) | $4.80 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ ($4.01) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ ($1.72) | $4.78 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ ($2.04) | $2.24 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ ($6) | $27 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Thailand | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ ($21) | $55 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ ($15) | $28 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ ($72) | $203 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ ($30) | $89 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ ($2.31) | $5.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ ($2.40) | $6 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ ($850) | $556 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ ($56) | $54 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ ($4.33) | $10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 49% cheaper than in United States
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