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Cost of Living & Prices:
Thailand vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURTHBUSD

Thailand vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.64 times less for grocery shopping in Thailand than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.99 EUR (3.5 USD) in Thailand and 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Thailand.

2.99 EUR
6.32 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in Thailand and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Thailand.

1.52 EUR
2.15 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.04 EUR (9.43 USD) in Thailand and 17.01 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Thailand.

8.04 EUR
17.01 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 14.41 EUR (16.9 USD) in Thailand and 15.35 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Thailand.

14.41 EUR
15.35 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.61 EUR (3.06 USD) in Thailand and 13.72 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Thailand.

2.61 EUR
13.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.71 EUR (4.35 USD) in Thailand and 16.21 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Thailand.

3.71 EUR
16.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Thailand and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Thailand.

1.56 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) for 12 eggs in Thailand and 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Thailand.

1.89 EUR
6.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in Thailand and 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Thailand.

2.74 EUR
3.25 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.64 EUR (19.51 USD) in Thailand and 21.32 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in Thailand.

16.64 EUR
21.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Thailand and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Thailand.

1.13 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.15 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Thailand.

1.15 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.69 EUR (18.39 USD) in Thailand and 14.64 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in the United States.

15.69 EUR
14.64 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in Thailand and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in the United States.

1.58 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in Thailand and 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Thailand.

1.23 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in Thailand and 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Thailand.

1.90 EUR
4.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in Thailand and 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Thailand.

1.36 EUR
3.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.22 EUR (1.44 USD) in Thailand and 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Thailand.

1.22 EUR
7.05 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.51 EUR (17.01 USD) in Thailand and 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

14.51 EUR
7.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.55 EUR (1.82 USD) in Thailand and 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Thailand.

1.55 EUR
5.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.44 EUR (0.52 USD) in Thailand and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Thailand.

0.44 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Thailand vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.2 times less for meals in restaurants in Thailand than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.14 EUR (2.51 USD) in Thailand and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Thailand.

2.14 EUR
5.00 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Thailand and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Thailand.

0.59 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.1 EUR (2.46 USD) in Thailand and 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Thailand.

2.10 EUR
6.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.99 USD) in Thailand and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Thailand.

3.41 EUR
10.24 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.24 EUR (6.14 USD) in Thailand and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Thailand.

5.24 EUR
10.24 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 26.21 EUR (30.72 USD) in Thailand and 119.42 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Thailand.

26.21 EUR
119.42 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.62 EUR (3.07 USD) in Thailand and 22.18 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Thailand.

2.62 EUR
22.18 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Thailand and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Thailand.

0.24 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Thailand vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.21 times more for fuel in Thailand than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.98 USD) in Thailand and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Thailand and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

1.13 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Thailand vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.95 times less for transportation in Thailand than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 31.45 EUR (36.87 USD) in Thailand and 112.6 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Thailand.

31.45 EUR
112.60 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Thailand and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Thailand.

1.05 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.24 EUR (6.14 USD) in Thailand and 35.83 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Thailand.

5.24 EUR
35.83 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 EUR (1.31 USD) in Thailand and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Thailand.

1.11 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 EUR (1.08 USD) in Thailand and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Thailand.

0.92 EUR
4.26 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Thailand vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.55 EUR (7.68 USD) in Thailand and 17.06 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Thailand.

6.55 EUR
17.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45 EUR (52.75 USD) in Thailand and 134.58 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Thailand.

45.00 EUR
134.58 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.96 EUR (10.5 USD) in Thailand and 55.45 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Thailand.

8.96 EUR
55.45 EUR

Flats for rent

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Thailand vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.39 times less for renting an apartment in Thailand than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 578.86 EUR (678.59 USD) in Thailand and 3461 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Thailand.

578.86 EUR
3 461 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 275.26 EUR (322.69 USD) in Thailand and 2169 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Thailand.

275.26 EUR
2 169 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1607 EUR (1883.88 USD) in Thailand and 7013 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Thailand.

1 607 EUR
7 013 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 711.33 EUR (833.89 USD) in Thailand and 4458 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Thailand.

711.33 EUR
4 458 EUR

Flats for sale

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Thailand vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.38 times less for buying an apartment in Thailand than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 5085 EUR (5961.54 USD) in Thailand and 14804 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Thailand.

5 085 EUR
14 804 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2370 EUR (2778.02 USD) in Thailand and 10387 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Thailand.

2 370 EUR
10 387 EUR

Salary

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Thailand vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Thailand is 6.19 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 708.79 EUR (830.92 USD) in Thailand and 4389 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 83.9% lower in Thailand.

708.79 EUR
4 389 EUR

Hotels

EURTHBUSD

Thailand vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

23.2 EUR
88.5 EUR

Two stars

61.3 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

99.7 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

190 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

402 EUR
513 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Thailand: 20 cities, 1608 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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