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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Thailand

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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.27 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.09 EUR (3.65 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Thailand.

6.27 EUR
3.09 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.13 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.85 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Thailand.

2.13 EUR
1.57 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.88 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.33 EUR (9.84 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Thailand.

16.88 EUR
8.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.24 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 14.93 EUR (17.63 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 2% lower in Thailand.

15.24 EUR
14.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.62 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 2.71 EUR (3.2 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Thailand.

13.62 EUR
2.71 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.09 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.85 EUR (4.54 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Thailand.

16.09 EUR
3.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.91 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Thailand.

2.83 EUR
1.62 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.09 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.31 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Thailand.

6.09 EUR
1.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.84 EUR (3.35 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Thailand.

3.23 EUR
2.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.16 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 16.52 EUR (19.51 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Thailand.

21.16 EUR
16.52 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.38 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 53% lower in Thailand.

2.49 EUR
1.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.24 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.41 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Thailand.

4.24 EUR
1.19 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.53 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 16.25 EUR (19.19 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

14.53 EUR
16.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.93 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
1.63 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.5 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Thailand.

3.40 EUR
1.27 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.84 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Thailand.

4.84 EUR
1.97 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.66 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Thailand.

3.17 EUR
1.41 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.5 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Thailand.

7.00 EUR
1.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.6 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 14.4 EUR (17.01 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

7.60 EUR
14.40 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.39 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.9 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Thailand.

5.39 EUR
1.61 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Thailand.

2.11 EUR
0.46 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Thailand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.03 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Thailand.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.96 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.22 EUR (2.62 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Thailand.

4.96 EUR
2.22 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.79 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.73 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Thailand.

2.79 EUR
0.61 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.77 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.57 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Thailand.

6.77 EUR
2.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.16 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.53 EUR (4.17 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Thailand.

10.16 EUR
3.53 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.16 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.43 EUR (6.41 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Thailand.

10.16 EUR
5.43 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.55 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 27.15 EUR (32.06 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Thailand.

118.55 EUR
27.15 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.02 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 2.72 EUR (3.21 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Thailand.

22.02 EUR
2.72 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Thailand.

2.16 EUR
0.25 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Thailand - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times less for fuel in the United States than in Thailand.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.98 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 0% lower in Thailand.

0.83 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.33 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.12 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Thailand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.78 times more for transportation in the United States than in Thailand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.78 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 32.58 EUR (38.48 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Thailand.

111.78 EUR
32.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Thailand.

2.46 EUR
1.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.56 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 5.43 EUR (6.41 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Thailand.

35.56 EUR
5.43 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Thailand.

1.84 EUR
1.15 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Thailand.

4.23 EUR
0.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.94 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.79 EUR (8.02 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Thailand.

16.94 EUR
6.79 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.6 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 46.62 EUR (55.06 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Thailand.

133.60 EUR
46.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.04 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 9.28 EUR (10.96 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Thailand.

55.04 EUR
9.28 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Thailand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.17 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Thailand.

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 3436 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 599.7 EUR (708.2 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Thailand.

3 436 EUR
599.70 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 2154 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 285.17 EUR (336.77 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Thailand.

2 154 EUR
285.17 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 6962 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1665 EUR (1966.09 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Thailand.

6 962 EUR
1 665 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 4426 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 736.94 EUR (870.28 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Thailand.

4 426 EUR
736.94 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Thailand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.24 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Thailand.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14696 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 5268 EUR (6221.68 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Thailand.

14 696 EUR
5 268 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 10311 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2455 EUR (2899.24 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Thailand.

10 311 EUR
2 455 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Thailand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 5.93 times higher than in Thailand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4357 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 734.31 EUR (867.17 USD) in Thailand. The average salary is 83.1% lower in Thailand.

4 357 EUR
734.31 EUR

Hotels

EURTHBUSD

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

One star

87.8 EUR
23 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
60.8 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
99 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
188 EUR

Five stars

509 EUR
399 EUR

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

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