NicaraguaNicaragua

Thailand

Compared with Nicaragua, using real observed prices.

Baseline: NicaraguaNicaragua = 1×

ThailandThailand vs NicaraguaNicaragua
Overall verdict

ThailandThailand is about 0.85× NicaraguaNicaragua.

Average across 3 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs NicaraguaNicaragua = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Nicaragua. A bar running right means Thailand is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than NicaraguaNicaragua Nicaragua = 1× ThailandThailand is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.94
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.91
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.72

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.00
    ThailandThailand NIO 48.86 USD 1.334
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 48.97 USD 1.337
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.91
    ThailandThailand NIO 157.49 THB 135
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 174.00 NIO 174
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.88
    ThailandThailand NIO 37.94 USD 1.036
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 43.18 USD 1.179
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.72
    ThailandThailand NIO 4.65 USD 0.127
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 6.45 USD 0.176
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Thailand

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+5%
in THB
128 → 135
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+15%
in NIO

It rose 5% in local currency, but 15% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Thailand's inflation.