Australia vs Thailand
Australia is about 67% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Australia Thailand
Price level (US=100) 90.9 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Thailand
Housing & utilities 257 26
Food 148 85
Transport 136 68
Restaurants & hotels 187 42
Health 194 40
Communication 115 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Thailand
Quality-of-life score 96/100 86/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 4.8
Internet users 96% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Thailand?
Australia is more expensive: about 67% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $33,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Thailand?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 86 out of 100.
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