Israel vs Thailand
Israel is about 69% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Israel Thailand
Price level (US=100) 96.1 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,236 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $56,790 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 3.1% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Israel Thailand
Housing & utilities 269 26
Food 190 85
Transport 170 68
Restaurants & hotels 215 42
Health 204 40
Communication 107 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Israel Thailand
Quality-of-life score 95/100 86/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.6 4.8
Internet users 88% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Israel more expensive than Thailand?
Israel is more expensive: about 69% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Israel would cost roughly $31,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Israel or Thailand?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 86 out of 100.
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