Comparing prices: Thailand 🇹🇭 vs USA 🇺🇸

Wondering how much things cost in Thailand vs USA?

I compiled the prices of a few things I thought useful for you, so you can compare how much things will cost you when you visit Thailand. These prices are estimates and based on current prices in both countries (as of 2022). Also, all prices are in US dollars. 

First price = prices in Thailand 🇹🇭 vs. Second price = prices in USA 🇺🇸 

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Drinks:

💦 Water: $0.60 vs. $1.50

🍺 Beers: $3 vs. $7 

🍹 Alcohol: $5 vs. $12

☕️ Coffee: $ vs. $3

🧉 Smoothies: $2 vs. $5

Food: 

🍚 Fried rice: $2 vs. $10

🍗 Chicken: $3 vs. $8

🍝 Spaghetti: $5 vs. $12

🍜 Noodles/ramen: $5 vs. $15

🥩 Steak and fries: $12 vs. $20

Transportation:

🚕 Taxis/uber (depends how far): $2-$9 vs. $20+

🚌 Buses/subways: $1 vs $2.50

Accommodations:

🏨 One-night hotel room: $30 vs $60

Everyday items:

🧻 Toilet paper: $2 vs. $8

🪥 Toothpaste: $1.50 vs. $5

🧴 Shampoo/conditioners: $4 vs. $7+

🔌 Phone charger: $4 vs. $12

👚 Tops: $5 vs. $12+

👖 Pants: $6 vs. $20+

🩴 Shoes: $6 vs. $12+

Others: 

🍿 Movie theater: $8 vs. $15

💆🏽‍♀️ Massages (1-hour massage): $7 vs. $80

💅🏽 Nail salon (manicure and gel): $18 vs. $45

🧺 Laundry: $3 vs. $6

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I hope this information helps you budget for living in Thailand or even for a short vacation!

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Is there an item or price you would like me to post about? Let me know in the comments! 👇🏽