Bangladesh vs Thailand
Thailand is about 10% pricier than Bangladesh overall, with a price level of 30.2 versus 27.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 70 of 100).
Metric Bangladesh Thailand
Price level (US=100) 27.3 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $9,647 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $10,060 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 10.5% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Bangladesh Thailand
Housing & utilities 31 26
Food 85 85
Transport 74 68
Restaurants & hotels 39 42
Health 27 40
Communication 49 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Bangladesh Thailand
Quality-of-life score 70/100 86/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.3 4.8
Internet users 53% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Bangladesh more expensive than Thailand?
Thailand is more expensive: about 10% pricier than Bangladesh overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Bangladesh would cost roughly $110,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Bangladesh or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 70 out of 100.
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