Thailand vs Vietnam
Thailand is about 3% pricier than Vietnam overall, with a price level of 30.2 versus 29.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 79 of 100).
Metric Thailand Vietnam
Price level (US=100) 30.2 29.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $24,712 $16,386
GNI / capita (PPP) $23,960 $15,850
Inflation (YoY) 1.4% 3.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Thailand Vietnam
Housing & utilities 26 38
Food 85 79
Transport 68 70
Restaurants & hotels 42 36
Health 40 30
Communication 107 39
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Thailand Vietnam
Quality-of-life score 86/100 79/100
Life expectancy 77 yrs 75 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.8 1.5
Internet users 91% 84%
Frequently asked
Is Thailand more expensive than Vietnam?
Thailand is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Vietnam overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Vietnam?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Thailand would cost roughly $96,500 in Vietnam, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 79 out of 100.
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