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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

PLNUSDTHBEUR

Thailand vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.6 times less for grocery shopping in Thailand than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.14 PLN (3.62 USD) in Thailand and 26.88 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Thailand.

13.14 PLN
26.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.67 PLN (1.84 USD) in Thailand and 9.14 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in Thailand.

6.67 PLN
9.14 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.4 PLN (9.76 USD) in Thailand and 72.34 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Thailand.

35.40 PLN
72.34 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 63.46 PLN (17.49 USD) in Thailand and 65.3 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Thailand.

63.46 PLN
65.30 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.5 PLN (3.17 USD) in Thailand and 58.34 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Thailand.

11.50 PLN
58.34 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.35 PLN (4.51 USD) in Thailand and 68.93 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Thailand.

16.35 PLN
68.93 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 6.88 PLN (1.9 USD) in Thailand and 12.12 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Thailand.

6.88 PLN
12.12 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 8.33 PLN (2.3 USD) for 12 eggs in Thailand and 26.09 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Thailand.

8.33 PLN
26.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.05 PLN (3.32 USD) in Thailand and 13.82 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Thailand.

12.05 PLN
13.82 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 70.78 PLN (19.51 USD) in Thailand and 90.66 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Thailand.

70.78 PLN
90.66 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.98 PLN (1.37 USD) in Thailand and 10.67 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Thailand.

4.98 PLN
10.67 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.06 PLN (1.39 USD) in Thailand and 18.18 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Thailand.

5.06 PLN
18.18 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 69.06 PLN (19.04 USD) in Thailand and 62.26 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United States.

69.06 PLN
62.26 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.94 PLN (1.91 USD) in Thailand and 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the United States.

6.94 PLN
5.77 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.41 PLN (1.49 USD) in Thailand and 14.55 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Thailand.

5.41 PLN
14.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.35 PLN (2.3 USD) in Thailand and 20.75 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Thailand.

8.35 PLN
20.75 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.98 PLN (1.65 USD) in Thailand and 13.57 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Thailand.

5.98 PLN
13.57 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.39 PLN (1.49 USD) in Thailand and 30 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Thailand.

5.39 PLN
30.00 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 61.71 PLN (17.01 USD) in Thailand and 32.58 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

61.71 PLN
32.58 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.84 PLN (1.88 USD) in Thailand and 23.11 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Thailand.

6.84 PLN
23.11 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.95 PLN (0.54 USD) in Thailand and 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Thailand.

1.95 PLN
9.03 PLN

Restaurant

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Thailand vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.06 times less for meals in restaurants in Thailand than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.43 PLN (2.6 USD) in Thailand and 21.26 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Thailand.

9.43 PLN
21.26 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.61 PLN (0.72 USD) in Thailand and 11.97 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Thailand.

2.61 PLN
11.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.23 PLN (2.54 USD) in Thailand and 29.02 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Thailand.

9.23 PLN
29.02 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15 PLN (4.13 USD) in Thailand and 43.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Thailand.

15.00 PLN
43.54 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 23.07 PLN (6.36 USD) in Thailand and 43.54 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Thailand.

23.07 PLN
43.54 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 115.37 PLN (31.8 USD) in Thailand and 507.92 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Thailand.

115.37 PLN
507.92 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.54 PLN (3.18 USD) in Thailand and 94.33 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Thailand.

11.54 PLN
94.33 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.06 PLN (0.29 USD) in Thailand and 9.25 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Thailand.

1.06 PLN
9.25 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDTHBEUR

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 3.57 PLN (0.98 USD) in Thailand and 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
3.57 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.81 PLN (1.33 USD) in Thailand and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

4.81 PLN
3.37 PLN

Transportation

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Thailand vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.81 times less for transportation in Thailand than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 138.45 PLN (38.16 USD) in Thailand and 478.9 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Thailand.

138.45 PLN
478.90 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.61 PLN (1.27 USD) in Thailand and 10.52 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Thailand.

4.61 PLN
10.52 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 23.07 PLN (6.36 USD) in Thailand and 152.38 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Thailand.

23.07 PLN
152.38 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.9 PLN (1.35 USD) in Thailand and 7.87 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Thailand.

4.90 PLN
7.87 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in Thailand and 18.1 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Thailand.

4.04 PLN
18.10 PLN

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 28.84 PLN (7.95 USD) in Thailand and 72.56 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Thailand.

28.84 PLN
72.56 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 198.12 PLN (54.61 USD) in Thailand and 572.39 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Thailand.

198.12 PLN
572.39 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 39.43 PLN (10.87 USD) in Thailand and 235.82 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Thailand.

39.43 PLN
235.82 PLN

Flats for rent

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Thailand vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.21 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 2548 PLN (702.43 USD) in Thailand and 14721 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Thailand.

2 548 PLN
14 721 PLN

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 1212 PLN (334.03 USD) in Thailand and 9227 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Thailand.

1 212 PLN
9 227 PLN

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 7075 PLN (1950.06 USD) in Thailand and 29827 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Thailand.

7 075 PLN
29 827 PLN

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 3132 PLN (863.19 USD) in Thailand and 18962 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Thailand.

3 132 PLN
18 962 PLN

Flats for sale

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Thailand vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.26 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 22388 PLN (6170.95 USD) in Thailand and 62965 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Thailand.

22 388 PLN
62 965 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10433 PLN (2875.6 USD) in Thailand and 44175 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Thailand.

10 433 PLN
44 175 PLN

Salary

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Thailand vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Thailand is 5.98 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3120 PLN (860.1 USD) in Thailand and 18667 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 83.3% lower in Thailand.

3 120 PLN
18 667 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDTHBEUR

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

One star

98.6 PLN
376 PLN

Two stars

261 PLN
531 PLN

Three stars

424 PLN
708 PLN

Four stars

807 PLN
916 PLN

Five stars

1 711 PLN
2 180 PLN

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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