Brazil vs Thailand
Brazil is about 36% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 46.9 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Brazil Thailand
Price level (US=100) 46.9 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $22,338 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $21,590 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 4.4% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Brazil Thailand
Housing & utilities 54 26
Food 81 85
Transport 89 68
Restaurants & hotels 49 42
Health 69 40
Communication 95 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Brazil Thailand
Quality-of-life score 77/100 86/100
Life expectancy 76 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 19.3 4.8
Internet users 84% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Brazil more expensive than Thailand?
Brazil is more expensive: about 36% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Brazil would cost roughly $64,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Brazil or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 77 out of 100.
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