Chile vs Thailand
Chile 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 communication. On quality of life, Chile scores higher (92 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Chile Thailand
Price level (US=100) 46.9 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $36,181 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $34,320 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 4.3% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Chile Thailand
Housing & utilities 95 26
Food 125 85
Transport 91 68
Restaurants & hotels 102 42
Health 69 40
Communication 115 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Chile Thailand
Quality-of-life score 92/100 86/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 6.3 4.8
Internet users 96% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Chile more expensive than Thailand?
Chile 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 Chile would cost roughly $64,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Chile or Thailand?
Chile scores higher, 92 vs 86 out of 100.
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