Netherlands vs Thailand
Netherlands is about 62% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Netherlands Thailand
Price level (US=100) 79.5 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $86,174 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $84,970 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 3.3% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Netherlands Thailand
Housing & utilities 195 26
Food 115 85
Transport 165 68
Restaurants & hotels 162 42
Health 151 40
Communication 154 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Netherlands Thailand
Quality-of-life score 97/100 86/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 4.8
Internet users 97% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Netherlands more expensive than Thailand?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 62% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Netherlands would cost roughly $38,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Netherlands or Thailand?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 86 out of 100.
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