Cost of Living 2026
Rice Price in Thailand (2026)
Rice costs about ฿23.63 per 500g ($0.71 / ₫18434.77 VND) in Thailand in 2026, about 25% below the ₫24730.86 VND world average. It is the #58 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 (₫18434.77 VND) in Thailand in 2026.
Is rice expensive in Thailand?
It is the #58 most expensive of the 85 countries tracked by imhere, about 25% below the ₫24730.86 VND world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
Rice in Thailand is about $0.71 per 500g / ₫18434.77 VND.
Which country has the cheapest rice?
The cheapest in this comparison is Egypt at about ₫7778.28 VND.
Which country has the most expensive rice?
The most expensive is United States at about ₫57818.55 VND.
How does the cost of living in Thailand compare?
The world average for rice is about ₫24730.86 VND and the median is ₫22816.29 VND - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
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