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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

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Thailand.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.16 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (3.03 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Thailand.

5.16 EUR
2.68 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.37 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Thailand.

2.11 EUR
1.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.55 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.46 EUR (14.1 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Thailand.

18.55 EUR
12.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.91 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 18.82 EUR (21.29 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.

15.91 EUR
18.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.39 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.91 EUR (3.29 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Thailand.

15.39 EUR
2.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.14 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.03 EUR (4.56 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Thailand.

14.14 EUR
4.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.71 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Thailand.

2.84 EUR
1.51 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.06 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Thailand.

4.19 EUR
1.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.47 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.63 EUR (2.98 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Thailand.

3.47 EUR
2.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.08 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.24 EUR (19.51 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Thailand.

22.08 EUR
17.24 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 59% lower in Thailand.

2.51 EUR
1.03 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.77 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Thailand.

3.77 EUR
1.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.77 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 15.52 EUR (17.57 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the United States.

14.77 EUR
15.52 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.81 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.37 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Thailand.

3.45 EUR
1.21 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.71 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.91 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Thailand.

4.71 EUR
1.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.76 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.64 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Thailand.

3.76 EUR
1.45 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.26 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.57 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Thailand.

7.26 EUR
1.39 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.94 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 15.03 EUR (17.01 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

7.94 EUR
15.03 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.52 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.58 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Thailand.

5.52 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Thailand.

2.21 EUR
0.44 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.32 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Thailand.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.61 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Thailand.

4.61 EUR
2.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Thailand.

2.47 EUR
0.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.07 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.43 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Thailand.

7.07 EUR
2.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.03 EUR (4.56 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Thailand.

8.84 EUR
4.03 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.6 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.38 EUR (6.08 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Thailand.

10.60 EUR
5.38 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.37 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 26.88 EUR (30.42 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Thailand.

88.37 EUR
26.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.09 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3.04 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Thailand.

22.09 EUR
2.69 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Thailand.

1.94 EUR
0.29 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times less for fuel in the United States than in Thailand.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.19 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.45 times more for transportation in the United States than in Thailand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 34.95 EUR (39.54 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Thailand.

114.00 EUR
34.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Thailand.

2.43 EUR
1.18 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.51 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 4.84 EUR (5.48 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Thailand.

26.51 EUR
4.84 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Thailand.

1.64 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.06 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Thailand.

3.98 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDTHB

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 15.91 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.53 EUR (8.52 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Thailand.

15.91 EUR
7.53 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 50.27 EUR (56.88 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Thailand.

86.84 EUR
50.27 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.58 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 9.18 EUR (10.39 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Thailand.

33.58 EUR
9.18 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.27 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 3359 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 581.46 EUR (657.95 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Thailand.

3 359 EUR
581.46 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 2103 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 286.04 EUR (323.67 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Thailand.

2 103 EUR
286.04 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 6269 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1840 EUR (2081.48 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Thailand.

6 269 EUR
1 840 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 3630 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 891.82 EUR (1009.14 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Thailand.

3 630 EUR
891.82 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.73 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 12618 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5220 EUR (5906.25 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Thailand.

12 618 EUR
5 220 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 8197 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2401 EUR (2716.82 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Thailand.

8 197 EUR
2 401 EUR

Salary

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 8.94 times higher than in Thailand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5300 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 593 EUR (671.01 USD) in Thailand. The average salary is 88.8% lower in Thailand.

5 300 EUR
593.00 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDTHB

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

One star

91.7 EUR
24 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
63.5 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
103 EUR

Four stars

223 EUR
196 EUR

Five stars

531 EUR
417 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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