Egypt vs Thailand
Thailand is about 41% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 30.2 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in housing & utilities. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Thailand
Price level (US=100) 17.7 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Thailand
Housing & utilities 22 26
Food 64 85
Transport 49 68
Restaurants & hotels 29 42
Health 25 40
Communication 44 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Thailand
Quality-of-life score 77/100 86/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 4.8
Internet users 75% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Thailand?
Thailand is more expensive: about 41% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $170,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 77 out of 100.
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