Canada vs Thailand
Canada is about 65% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 85.4 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Canada scores higher (94 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Canada Thailand
Price level (US=100) 85.4 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Thailand
Housing & utilities 201 26
Food 146 85
Transport 128 68
Restaurants & hotels 151 42
Health 150 40
Communication 303 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Thailand
Quality-of-life score 94/100 86/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 4.8
Internet users 94% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Thailand?
Canada is more expensive: about 65% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $35,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Thailand?
Canada scores higher, 94 vs 86 out of 100.
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