Spain vs Thailand
Spain is about 51% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 61.9 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Spain Thailand
Price level (US=100) 61.9 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $57,965 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $57,670 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 2.8% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Spain Thailand
Housing & utilities 148 26
Food 114 85
Transport 131 68
Restaurants & hotels 111 42
Health 123 40
Communication 146 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Spain Thailand
Quality-of-life score 97/100 86/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 4.8
Internet users 96% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Spain more expensive than Thailand?
Spain is more expensive: about 51% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Spain would cost roughly $49,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Spain or Thailand?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 86 out of 100.
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