Cost of living in United States compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 115% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (690 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 473% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (372 ฿) | 217 ฿ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.76 (207 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (39 ฿) | 58 ฿ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.97 (179 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.66 (168 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (251 ฿) | 296 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (164 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 (85 ฿) | 54 ฿ | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.48 (125 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (587 ฿) | 670 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (104 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.86 (103 ฿) | 59 ฿ | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in United States is 160% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,763 (99,397 ฿) | 58,642 ฿ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,113 (76,007 ฿) | 29,395 ฿ | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (8,024 ฿) | 2,779 ฿ | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,936 (69,650 ฿) | 21,188 ฿ | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,468 (52,793 ฿) | 10,169 ฿ | + 419% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $151 (5,431 ฿) | 1,949 ฿ | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (2,202 ฿) | 554 ฿ | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (10,507 ฿) | 14,388 ฿ | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (5,099 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (500 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (1,162 ฿) | 295 ฿ | + 293% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 27% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (1,998 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (1,736 ฿) | 1,228 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (3,426 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (4,479 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 53% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,558 (991,272 ฿) | 1,015,310 ฿ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (37 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (2,867 ฿) | 1,290 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 224% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 224% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (311 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 386% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (850 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 440% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $154 (5,544 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 523% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (319 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.89 (176 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (248 ฿) | 140 ฿ | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (177 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (79 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (1,038 ฿) | 258 ฿ | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 97% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| United States | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (2,043 ฿) | 701 ฿ | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (1,017 ฿) | 538 ฿ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $234 (8,408 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (3,391 ฿) | 1,064 ฿ | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (508 ฿) | 292 ฿ | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 (199 ฿) | 81 ฿ | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (236 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $549 (19,742 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (7 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (2,089 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (367 ฿) | 150 ฿ | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 107% more expensive than in Thailand
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