Ireland vs Thailand
Ireland is about 65% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Ireland Thailand
Price level (US=100) 85.9 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Thailand
Housing & utilities 279 26
Food 140 85
Transport 156 68
Restaurants & hotels 172 42
Health 189 40
Communication 183 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Thailand
Quality-of-life score 96/100 86/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 4.8
Internet users 97% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Thailand?
Ireland 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 Ireland would cost roughly $35,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Thailand?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 86 out of 100.
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