Japan vs Thailand
Japan is about 52% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Japan Thailand
Price level (US=100) 63.4 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Thailand
Housing & utilities 177 26
Food 191 85
Transport 150 68
Restaurants & hotels 148 42
Health 97 40
Communication 227 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Thailand
Quality-of-life score 96/100 86/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 4.8
Internet users 86% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Thailand?
Japan is more expensive: about 52% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $47,500 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Thailand?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 86 out of 100.
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