Cost of Living 2026
Rice Price in Thailand (2026)
Rice costs about ฿23.63 per 500g ($0.70 / Rp12697.70 IDR) in Thailand in 2026, about 26% below the Rp17185.94 IDR world average. It is the #59 most expensive of 85 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Egypt, priciest: United States). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.
How much is rice in Thailand?
Rice costs about ฿23.63 per 500g (Rp12697.70 IDR) in Thailand in 2026.
Is rice expensive in Thailand?
It is the #59 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 26% below the Rp17185.94 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
Rice in Thailand is about $0.70 per 500g / Rp12697.70 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest rice?
The cheapest in this comparison is Egypt at about Rp5439.81 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive rice?
The most expensive is United States at about Rp40435.92 IDR.
How does the cost of living in Thailand compare?
The world average for rice is about Rp17185.94 IDR and the median is Rp15956.78 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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