Thailand vs Vietnam
Vietnam is the cheaper of the two overall. Here is how they compare on everything else.
Overall prices in Thailand are about 21% higher than in Vietnam, based on the World Bank's price-level ratio.
Output per person, adjusted for purchasing power, is 1.5× higher in Thailand, so local incomes tend to stretch further there.
Life expectancy is 5 years longer in Thailand (79 vs 74).
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Side by side
| Indicator | Thailand | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Price level (US = 1.00) | 0.4 (seed) | 0.33 (seed) |
| GDP per person, PPP | $23,000 (seed) | $15,000 (seed) |
| Income per person (GNI) | $7,200 (seed) | $4,200 (seed) |
| Inflation | 1.2% (seed) | 3.6% (seed) |
| Unemployment | 1% (seed) | 1.6% (seed) |
| Life expectancy | 79 yrs (seed) | 74 yrs (seed) |
| Internet users | 88% (seed) | 79% (seed) |
| Homicides per 100k | 2.5 (seed) | 1.5 (seed) |
| Urban population | 53% (seed) | 40% (seed) |
Highlighted figures mark the better value where a direction is clear (lower prices, higher income, longer life, fewer homicides).
Visas between Thailand and Vietnam
We don't have visa data for Thailand passport holders travelling to Vietnam yet. Details
We don't have visa data for Vietnam passport holders travelling to Thailand yet. Details
Basics
| Thailand | Vietnam | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bangkok | Hanoi |
| Population | 71,600,000 | 98,900,000 |
| Currency | THB | VND |
| Languages | Thai | Vietnamese |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 | UTC+07:00 |
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Sources and dates
- World Bank Indicators (price level, GDP, income, inflation, unemployment, life expectancy, internet use, homicides, urbanisation). Latest available year shown per figure.
- REST Countries for names, capitals, currencies, languages and population.
- Exchange rates: European Central Bank via Frankfurter, seed.
- Visa rules: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence). Rules change; confirm with the destination's embassy before booking.