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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 1.52 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Thailand.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.4 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.73 EUR (2.95 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Thailand.

5.40 EUR
2.73 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.34 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Thailand.

2.21 EUR
1.24 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.42 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 12.69 EUR (13.72 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Thailand.

19.42 EUR
12.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 19.16 EUR (20.71 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 13% lower in the United States.

16.66 EUR
19.16 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.12 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.2 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Thailand.

16.12 EUR
2.96 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.8 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 4.11 EUR (4.44 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Thailand.

14.80 EUR
4.11 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.97 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.66 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Thailand.

2.97 EUR
1.54 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Thailand.

4.39 EUR
1.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (2.9 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Thailand.

3.64 EUR
2.68 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.12 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 18.05 EUR (19.51 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Thailand.

23.12 EUR
18.05 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Thailand.

2.63 EUR
1.05 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.95 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.81 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Thailand.

3.95 EUR
1.67 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.46 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 15.81 EUR (17.09 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.

15.46 EUR
15.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.76 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United States.

1.16 EUR
1.63 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.33 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Thailand.

3.61 EUR
1.23 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (1.85 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Thailand.

4.93 EUR
1.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.94 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.59 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Thailand.

3.94 EUR
1.48 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.61 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.53 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Thailand.

7.61 EUR
1.41 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.31 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 15.74 EUR (17.01 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the United States.

8.31 EUR
15.74 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.78 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.54 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Thailand.

5.78 EUR
1.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.31 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.48 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Thailand.

2.31 EUR
0.45 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.41 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Thailand.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.83 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.09 EUR (2.26 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Thailand.

4.83 EUR
2.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Thailand.

2.59 EUR
0.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.4 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.37 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Thailand.

7.40 EUR
2.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.25 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.11 EUR (4.44 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Thailand.

9.25 EUR
4.11 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.1 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.48 EUR (5.92 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Thailand.

11.10 EUR
5.48 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.53 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 27.38 EUR (29.59 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Thailand.

92.53 EUR
27.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.13 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.74 EUR (2.96 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Thailand.

23.13 EUR
2.74 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Thailand.

2.04 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 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United States.

0.88 EUR
0.91 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 32% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.25 EUR

Transportation

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.55 times more for transportation in the United States than in Thailand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.36 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 35.59 EUR (38.46 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Thailand.

119.36 EUR
35.59 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.2 EUR (1.3 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Thailand.

2.54 EUR
1.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.76 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 4.93 EUR (5.33 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Thailand.

27.76 EUR
4.93 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 34.9% lower in Thailand.

1.72 EUR
1.12 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.16 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Thailand.

4.16 EUR
0.96 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 16.66 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.67 EUR (8.28 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 54% lower in Thailand.

16.66 EUR
7.67 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.92 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 51.19 EUR (55.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Thailand.

90.92 EUR
51.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.16 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 9.35 EUR (10.11 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Thailand.

35.16 EUR
9.35 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.39 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 3517 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 592.15 EUR (639.96 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Thailand.

3 517 EUR
592.15 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 2202 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 291.3 EUR (314.82 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Thailand.

2 202 EUR
291.30 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 6564 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1873 EUR (2024.57 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Thailand.

6 564 EUR
1 873 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 3801 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 908.22 EUR (981.55 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Thailand.

3 801 EUR
908.22 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.81 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 13211 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 5316 EUR (5744.76 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Thailand.

13 211 EUR
5 316 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 8582 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 2445 EUR (2642.54 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Thailand.

8 582 EUR
2 445 EUR

Salary

EURUSDTHB

United States vs. Thailand - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.19 times higher than in Thailand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5549 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 603.9 EUR (652.67 USD) in Thailand. The average salary is 89.1% lower in Thailand.

5 549 EUR
603.90 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDTHB

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

One star

96 EUR
25.1 EUR

Two stars

135 EUR
66.5 EUR

Three stars

181 EUR
108 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
206 EUR

Five stars

556 EUR
436 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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