Cost of Living in Thailand - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Thailand
Address: TH

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $615 (excluding rent), and $956 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,434 (excluding rent), and $2,179 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.17 ฿98.5

$1.59 ฿49.27

$6.34 ฿197

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$27.30 ฿848

$15.16 ฿471

$60.7 ฿1,885

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.74 ฿209

$5.15 ฿160

$9.09 ฿282

Cappuccino

$2.08 ฿64.7

$1.21 ฿37.55

$3.93 ฿122

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.68 ฿21.12

$0.45 ฿14.08

$1.21 ฿37.64

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.34 ฿10.68

$0.23 ฿7.12

$0.65 ฿20.07

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.18 ฿67.8

$1.56 ฿48.36

$3.74 ฿116

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.64 ฿113

$2.42 ฿75.2

$6.06 ฿188

Milk (1 liter)

$1.85 ฿57.5

$1.37 ฿42.52

$3.07 ฿95.4

White Bread (500g)

$1.43 ฿44.38

$0.94 ฿29.16

$3.14 ฿97.6

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.35 ฿41.83

$0.79 ฿24.59

$2.53 ฿78.6

Eggs

$2.06 ฿64.1

$1.30 ฿40.38

$2.71 ฿84.1

Local Cheese (1kg)

$17.03 ฿529

$9.16 ฿284

$36.62 ฿1,138

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.92 ฿90.9

$1.52 ฿47.27

$6.09 ฿189

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.49 ฿326

$4.61 ฿143

$18.43 ฿573

Apples (1kg)

$3.07 ฿95.4

$1.27 ฿39.36

$4.83 ฿150

Banana (1kg)

$1.33 ฿41.29

$0.75 ฿23.38

$2.71 ฿84.1

Oranges (1kg)

$2.03 ฿63.2

$0.90 ฿28.07

$3.02 ฿94.0

Tomato (1kg)

$1.63 ฿50.7

$0.91 ฿28.25

$2.74 ฿85.1

Potato (1kg)

$1.57 ฿48.64

$0.94 ฿29.24

$2.36 ฿73.4

Onion (1kg)

$1.28 ฿39.88

$0.87 ฿27.09

$2.19 ฿68.2

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.14 ฿35.54

$0.61 ฿19.00

$2.37 ฿73.5

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.53 ฿16.57

$0.32 ฿10.07

$0.80 ฿25.01

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.38 ฿136

$3.04 ฿94.5

$5.17 ฿161

Wine (Bottle)

$19.46 ฿605

$11.37 ฿353

$25.99 ฿808

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.76 ฿54.8

$1.27 ฿39.50

$2.39 ฿74.1

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.08 ฿95.7

$1.89 ฿58.8

$4.73 ฿147

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.73 ฿22.81

$0.30 ฿9.18

$1.47 ฿45.62

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.53 ฿1,042

$18.58 ฿577

$77.4 ฿2,405

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.21 ฿37.63

$1.06 ฿33.04

$2.27 ฿70.7

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.14 ฿35.28

$0.71 ฿22.01

$1.71 ฿53.1

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.31 ฿196

$3.79 ฿118

$12.62 ฿392

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.30 ฿40.40

$1.10 ฿34.09

$1.44 ฿44.82

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$29.8K ฿927.2K

$21.9K ฿681.4K

$62.7K ฿1.9M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$28.2K ฿877.6K

$25.8K ฿802.3K

$31.1K ฿964.9K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$81.3 ฿2,526

$53.4 ฿1,658

$157 ฿4,877

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$13.67 ฿425

$6.14 ฿191

$21.18 ฿658

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$18.17 ฿564

$12.28 ฿382

$24.57 ฿763

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$50.8 ฿1,578

$31.10 ฿966

$93.3 ฿2,898

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$10.39 ฿323

$5.62 ฿175

$15.63 ฿486

Cinema Ticket

$7.35 ฿228

$4.60 ฿143

$10.72 ฿333

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$408 ฿12.7K

$152 ฿4,721

$1,013 ฿31.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$12.5K ฿387.3K

$7,582 ฿235.6K

$22.7K ฿706.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$49.07 ฿1,525

$15.61 ฿485

$93.7 ฿2,911

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$33.16 ฿1,030

$12.15 ฿377

$60.7 ฿1,887

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$94.7 ฿2,943

$48.90 ฿1,519

$147 ฿4,558

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$76.9 ฿2,389

$37.29 ฿1,159

$124 ฿3,862

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$494 ฿15.4K

$280 ฿8,696

$777 ฿24.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$265 ฿8,232

$152 ฿4,733

$457 ฿14.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,202 ฿37.3K

$549 ฿17.1K

$2,441 ฿75.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$664 ฿20.6K

$312 ฿9,696

$1,560 ฿48.5K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,125 ฿128.2K

$2,257 ฿70.1K

$7,769 ฿241.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,206 ฿68.5K

$1,448 ฿45.0K

$3,871 ฿120.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$633 ฿19.7K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.68

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: February 11, 2026

By City in Thailand

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
51	Samut Prakan	50843	41	$513	$813	$1,078	$2,065	97.63	369.4
52	Samut Sakhon	67515	44	$437	$853	$1,122	$1,901	65.85	347.65
53	Saraburi	61900	39	$583	$796	$1,538	$2,127	39.93	355.38
54	Si Racha	19444	47	$647	$936	$1,417	$2,534	79.28	343.6
55	Si Sa Ket	42193	46	$596	$900	$1,167	$2,061	141.11	264.44
56	Songkhla	61758	41	$539	$807	$1,261	$1,737	167	248.36
57	Surat Thani	132040	41	$611	$825	$1,212	$1,853	60.51	326.48
58	Surin	40104	46	$615	$923	$1,472	$2,032	83.53	225.44
59	Tak	19900	46	$475	$909	$1,295	$2,101	85.43	303.31
60	Thung Song	29232	46	$669	$940	$1,391	$2,093	97.35	255.69
61	Trang	59304	51	$545	$1,006	$1,536	$2,172	336.58	224.99
62	Ubon Ratchathani	74977	40	$624	$805	$1,193	$2,033	45.56	287.94
63	Udon Thani	130531	39	$578	$791	$1,344	$1,790	54.05	288.29
64	Yala	60617	45	$603	$903	$1,376	$2,032	219.4	229.99

Thailand Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Thailand - Frequently Asked Questions

Thailand offers strong value for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. In general, Cost of Living in Thailand is favorable, with affordable street meals, budget accommodations, and efficient public transport in cities. Rural areas are even gentler on the budget, while metro hubs like Bangkok or Phuket have options that can fit modest budgets if you avoid tourist pockets. A practical approach is to mix longer-term rentals with occasional coworking days and local markets for groceries. Tip: Start by targeting neighborhoods with good transit links and a mix of affordable eateries to keep daily costs steady.

In daily life you can balance comfort and cost by choosing neighborhoods with easy transit access like near light rail or buses. For housing, look at varied options from serviced apartments to long-term condos; negotiate leases off-season and inspect for air conditioning and noise. Food culture is a big win: you can eat well on a modest budget with fresh markets, street stalls, and modest restaurants. Public transport is inexpensive, ride-hailing is convenient, and bikes or scooters add flexibility. Thailand living cost varies by city, so plan a schedule that alternates cheaper days with occasional splurges. Tip: start with a week-long test stay in different neighborhoods to feel the rhythm.

Quality of life hinges on pace, access to nature, and community. Build a simple budgeting framework: fixed housing, flexible meals, and occasional experiences. In Thailand, you can tune the mix by spending more on a comfortable apartment in a transit-friendly area and saving on food by leaning into local markets. Seasonal patterns influence crowds and prices: high season in coastlines brings buzz but can raise costs, while the rainy season often yields calmer streets and better deals. Neighborhood fit matters: older city cores offer character; newer suburbs deliver easier commutes; beach towns mix tourism with slower rhythms. Tip: use a month-at-a-glance calendar to anticipate travel peaks and plan savings windows.