Germany vs Thailand
Germany is about 61% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 77.4 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Germany scores higher (95 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Germany Thailand
Price level (US=100) 77.4 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Thailand
Housing & utilities 169 26
Food 122 85
Transport 152 68
Restaurants & hotels 149 42
Health 118 40
Communication 140 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Thailand
Quality-of-life score 95/100 86/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 4.8
Internet users 93% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Thailand?
Germany is more expensive: about 61% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $39,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Thailand?
Germany scores higher, 95 vs 86 out of 100.
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