Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 80% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (680 ฿) | 169 ฿ | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (395 ฿) | 193 ฿ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.39 (185 ฿) | 63 ฿ | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (36 ฿) | 67 ฿ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.46 (153 ฿) | 77 ฿ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (152 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (235 ฿) | 372 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (133 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.05 (70 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.78 (130 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (597 ฿) | 783 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (98 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (90 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in United States is 214% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,821 (96,750 ฿) | 43,738 ฿ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,118 (72,626 ฿) | 17,156 ฿ | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (7,526 ฿) | 3,335 ฿ | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,046 (70,148 ฿) | 20,765 ฿ | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,514 (51,922 ฿) | 11,564 ฿ | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $156 (5,333 ฿) | 1,379 ฿ | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (2,092 ฿) | 373 ฿ | + 460% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $266 (9,124 ฿) | 8,749 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (5,156 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (491 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (1,104 ฿) | 198 ฿ | + 458% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 44% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (1,928 ฿) | 1,961 ฿ | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (1,839 ฿) | 1,192 ฿ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (3,514 ฿) | 2,510 ฿ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (4,729 ฿) | 1,914 ฿ | + 147% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 34% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,911 (1,025,761 ฿) | 1,184,480 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (32 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (2,710 ฿) | 1,589 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 186% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (304 ฿) | 131 ฿ | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (794 ฿) | 219 ฿ | + 262% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (5,786 ฿) | 1,179 ฿ | + 391% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (301 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.09 (174 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (224 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 (167 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (82 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,007 ฿) | 200 ฿ | + 402% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 58% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (2,049 ฿) | 643 ฿ | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (992 ฿) | 359 ฿ | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (7,142 ฿) | 3,921 ฿ | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (3,401 ฿) | 1,563 ฿ | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (489 ฿) | 326 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.79 (198 ฿) | 87 ฿ | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (243 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $464 (15,927 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (16 ฿) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (2,194 ฿) | 1,964 ฿ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (354 ฿) | 156 ฿ | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,061 prices entered by 2,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 93% more expensive than in Thailand
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