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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

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times less for grocery shopping in Thailand than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.75 EUR (2.99 USD) in Thailand and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Thailand.

2.75 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.25 EUR (1.36 USD) in Thailand and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Thailand.

1.25 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.8 EUR (13.93 USD) in Thailand and 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Thailand.

12.80 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 19.33 EUR (21.02 USD) in Thailand and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

19.33 EUR
16.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.99 EUR (3.25 USD) in Thailand and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Thailand.

2.99 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.14 EUR (4.51 USD) in Thailand and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Thailand.

4.14 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.55 EUR (1.69 USD) in Thailand and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Thailand.

1.55 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.87 EUR (2.03 USD) for 12 eggs in Thailand and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Thailand.

1.87 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.71 EUR (2.94 USD) in Thailand and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Thailand.

2.71 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.94 EUR (19.51 USD) in Thailand and 22.98 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Thailand.

17.94 EUR
22.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Thailand and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Thailand.

1.06 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.69 EUR (1.83 USD) in Thailand and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in Thailand.

1.69 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.95 EUR (17.35 USD) in Thailand and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in the United States.

15.95 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.64 EUR (1.78 USD) in Thailand and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

1.64 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.24 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Thailand.

1.24 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.73 EUR (1.88 USD) in Thailand and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in Thailand.

1.73 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.49 EUR (1.62 USD) in Thailand and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62% lower in Thailand.

1.49 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.43 EUR (1.55 USD) in Thailand and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Thailand.

1.43 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.64 EUR (17.01 USD) in Thailand and 8.26 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

15.64 EUR
8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Thailand and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Thailand.

1.44 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.45 EUR (0.49 USD) in Thailand and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Thailand.

0.45 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.36 times less for meals in restaurants in Thailand than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.11 EUR (2.29 USD) in Thailand and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Thailand.

2.11 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.51 EUR (0.55 USD) in Thailand and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Thailand.

0.51 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.21 EUR (2.4 USD) in Thailand and 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Thailand.

2.21 EUR
7.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.14 EUR (4.51 USD) in Thailand and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Thailand.

4.14 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.52 EUR (6.01 USD) in Thailand and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Thailand.

5.52 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 27.62 EUR (30.03 USD) in Thailand and 91.95 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in Thailand.

27.62 EUR
91.95 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.76 EUR (3 USD) in Thailand and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Thailand.

2.76 EUR
22.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Thailand and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Thailand.

0.29 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.26 times more for fuel in Thailand than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Thailand and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United States.

0.91 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.24 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in the United States.

1.24 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.5 times less for transportation in Thailand than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 35.9 EUR (39.04 USD) in Thailand and 118.62 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Thailand.

35.90 EUR
118.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.22 EUR (1.32 USD) in Thailand and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Thailand.

1.22 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.97 EUR (5.41 USD) in Thailand and 27.58 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Thailand.

4.97 EUR
27.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Thailand and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Thailand.

1.13 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.97 EUR (1.05 USD) in Thailand and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Thailand.

0.97 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDTHB

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 7.73 EUR (8.41 USD) in Thailand and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Thailand.

7.73 EUR
16.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.64 EUR (56.16 USD) in Thailand and 90.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Thailand.

51.64 EUR
90.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.44 EUR (10.26 USD) in Thailand and 34.94 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Thailand.

9.44 EUR
34.94 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.32 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 597.36 EUR (649.66 USD) in Thailand and 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Thailand.

597.36 EUR
3 495 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 293.86 EUR (319.59 USD) in Thailand and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Thailand.

293.86 EUR
2 189 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 1890 EUR (2055.24 USD) in Thailand and 6523 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Thailand.

1 890 EUR
6 523 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 916.21 EUR (996.42 USD) in Thailand and 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Thailand.

916.21 EUR
3 777 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.77 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 5362 EUR (5831.8 USD) in Thailand and 13129 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Thailand.

5 362 EUR
13 129 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 2467 EUR (2682.57 USD) in Thailand and 8529 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Thailand.

2 467 EUR
8 529 EUR

Salary

EURUSDTHB

Thailand vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Thailand is 9.05 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 609.22 EUR (662.55 USD) in Thailand and 5514 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 89% lower in Thailand.

609.22 EUR
5 514 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDTHB

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

One star

25 EUR
95.4 EUR

Two stars

66.1 EUR
134 EUR

Three stars

107 EUR
179 EUR

Four stars

204 EUR
232 EUR

Five stars

434 EUR
553 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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