VanBasket Thailand

Food Prices in Thailand — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-17%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

open data

$1.80

+2% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

open data

$2.54

-26% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

open data

$3.36

-43% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

open data

$1.08

-52% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$30.04

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Pistachio Milk

Wholly Nuts

7-Eleven, บ้านเขาฝาชี 18 Apr

23 ฿
TRIPLE MACARONS CREAMY

EZYSweet,อีซี่สวีท

7-11, กรุงเทพมหานคร 16 Jan

45 ฿
Yanhee Vitamin water

Yanhee

มหาวิทยาลัยกรุงเทพ, เทศบาลเมืองคลองหลวง 20 Nov

23 ฿
Paysan Breton - L'Emmental Français Râpé

Paysan Breton

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

179 ฿
Mexican Style Blend Shredded Cheese

Coles

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

209 ฿
L'Emmental Français

Paysan Breton · 220 g

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

235 ฿
Краве масло 82%

Président

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

289 ฿
Beurre gastronomique demi-sel

Président

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

300 ฿
Beurre Gastronomique demi sel

Elle & Vire, Savencia

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

280 ฿
Paysan Breton - Beurre moulé demi-sel

Paysan Breton · 250 g

Tops, กรุงเทพมหานคร 8 Jun

235 ฿
Nutella 350g

Ferrero

Saver Mart, บ้านเฉวง 1 Jun

250 ฿
15000585 Nutella Chocolate

Nutella · 200 g

Saver Mart, บ้านเฉวง 1 Jun

145 ฿
15000585 Nutella Chocolate

Nutella · 200 g

Big C, เทศบาลนครสุราษฎร์ธานี 29 May

135 ฿

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Thailand is below the world average by 17%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

↓ Year-over-year change: -0.3% 2026

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Thailand

Thailand

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Azerbaijan 83 -17%

Ghana 82 -18%

Russia 82 -18%

Laos 82 -18%

Vietnam 84 -16%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Thailand?

No, food in Thailand is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 83 (world average = 100), meaning food is 17% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Thailand per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Thailand you can expect to spend around $249. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 83 (world = 100).

How does Thailand compare to similar countries?

Thailand has a VanBasket Index of 83. Similar or nearby countries: Azerbaijan, Ghana, Russia.

How often is the food price data for Thailand updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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