Cost of Living in Buriram
For one person, living costs in Buriram are estimated at $901 a month, including rent and utilities, which take more than a third of the total. Other living expenses average about $17 a day.
How much you'll spend in Buriram
Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Buriram actually costs, broken down by who's living it.
A single person spends around $901 per month with rent, or $530 for everyday expenses alone.
A couple spends around $1,531 per month with rent, or $885 for everyday expenses alone.
A family of three spends around $2,162 per month with rent, or $1,240 without housing.
Overall, Buriram is 23–33% below the global median across household types. Within Asia, costs are 15% below average – relatively affordable for the region.
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update: October 11, 2026
Categories marked with * are only partly priced – their share counts the items that do have prices.
Categories marked with * are only partly priced – their share counts the items that do have prices.
Cost Breakdown
Groceries cost around $242 per month for one person. A mid-range dinner for two is priced at $22.00 – well below the Asian average of $36.00.
Cost Highlights
Meal at budget restaurant is cheaper than 93% of cities in Asia
Buriram is cheaper than 73% globally but more expensive than 66% within Asia.
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