India vs Thailand
Thailand is about 19% pricier than India overall, with a price level of 30.2 versus 24.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 75 of 100).
Metric India Thailand
Price level (US=100) 24.5 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Thailand
Housing & utilities 29 26
Food 58 85
Transport 62 68
Restaurants & hotels 39 42
Health 23 40
Communication 27 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Thailand
Quality-of-life score 75/100 86/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 4.8
Internet users 70% 91%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Thailand?
Thailand is more expensive: about 19% pricier than India overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $123,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 75 out of 100.
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