Thailand vs United States
United States is about 70% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 86 of 100).
Metric Thailand United States
Price level (US=100) 30.2 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $24,712 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $23,960 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 1.4% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Thailand United States
Housing & utilities 26 215
Food 85 117
Transport 68 116
Restaurants & hotels 42 142
Health 40 208
Communication 107 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Thailand United States
Quality-of-life score 86/100 91/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.8 5.8
Internet users 91% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Thailand more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 70% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Thailand would cost roughly $331,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Thailand or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 86 out of 100.
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