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Cost of Living in Thailand - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $607 (excluding rent), and $967 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,428 (excluding rent), and $2,194 including rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.10 เธฟ97.5
$1.55 เธฟ48.73
$6.20 เธฟ195
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$27.48 เธฟ864
$15.26 เธฟ480
$61.1 เธฟ1,920
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.81 เธฟ214
$5.21 เธฟ164
$9.19 เธฟ289
Cappuccino
$2.10 เธฟ66.0
$1.22 เธฟ38.28
$3.96 เธฟ124
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 เธฟ22.13
$0.47 เธฟ14.75
$1.25 เธฟ39.45
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 เธฟ9.98
$0.21 เธฟ6.65
$0.60 เธฟ18.75
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.21 เธฟ69.4
$1.57 เธฟ49.49
$3.78 เธฟ119
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.64 เธฟ114
$2.42 เธฟ76.0
$6.05 เธฟ190
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$1.86 เธฟ58.5
$1.37 เธฟ43.21
$3.08 เธฟ96.9
White Bread (500g)
$1.44 เธฟ45.24
$0.95 เธฟ29.73
$3.17 เธฟ99.5
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.34 เธฟ42.17
$0.79 เธฟ24.79
$2.52 เธฟ79.2
Eggs
$2.06 เธฟ64.9
$1.30 เธฟ40.88
$2.71 เธฟ85.2
Local Cheese (1kg)
$17.38 เธฟ546
$9.34 เธฟ294
$37.36 เธฟ1,175
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.01 เธฟ94.5
$1.56 เธฟ49.18
$6.26 เธฟ197
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.39 เธฟ327
$4.56 เธฟ143
$18.25 เธฟ574
Apples (1kg)
$2.90 เธฟ91.3
$1.20 เธฟ37.68
$4.57 เธฟ144
Banana (1kg)
$1.33 เธฟ41.68
$0.75 เธฟ23.60
$2.70 เธฟ84.9
Oranges (1kg)
$2.11 เธฟ66.3
$0.94 เธฟ29.47
$3.14 เธฟ98.7
Tomato (1kg)
$1.62 เธฟ50.9
$0.90 เธฟ28.35
$2.72 เธฟ85.4
Potato (1kg)
$1.50 เธฟ47.21
$0.90 เธฟ28.39
$2.27 เธฟ71.3
Onion (1kg)
$1.34 เธฟ42.27
$0.91 เธฟ28.72
$2.30 เธฟ72.3
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.18 เธฟ37.03
$0.63 เธฟ19.79
$2.44 เธฟ76.6
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 เธฟ16.53
$0.32 เธฟ10.05
$0.79 เธฟ24.96
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.51 เธฟ142
$3.13 เธฟ98.3
$5.32 เธฟ167
Wine (Bottle)
$19.03 เธฟ598
$11.12 เธฟ350
$25.42 เธฟ799
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.78 เธฟ55.9
$1.28 เธฟ40.31
$2.41 เธฟ75.6
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.05 เธฟ96.0
$1.88 เธฟ59.0
$4.69 เธฟ147
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.79 เธฟ24.90
$0.32 เธฟ10.03
$1.58 เธฟ49.80
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.55 เธฟ1,055
$18.58 เธฟ584
$77.4 เธฟ2,435
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 เธฟ37.94
$1.06 เธฟ33.31
$2.27 เธฟ71.3
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.14 เธฟ35.78
$0.71 เธฟ22.32
$1.71 เธฟ53.8
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.33 เธฟ199
$3.80 เธฟ120
$12.66 เธฟ398
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.31 เธฟ41.17
$1.10 เธฟ34.74
$1.45 เธฟ45.68
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.3K เธฟ921.7K
$21.5K เธฟ677.4K
$61.6K เธฟ1.9M
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.2K เธฟ888.1K
$25.8K เธฟ811.9K
$31.1K เธฟ976.4K
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$80.4 เธฟ2,528
$52.8 เธฟ1,659
$155 เธฟ4,881
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.87 เธฟ436
$6.23 เธฟ196
$21.48 เธฟ675
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.24 เธฟ573
$12.33 เธฟ388
$24.67 เธฟ776
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$49.46 เธฟ1,555
$30.29 เธฟ952
$90.9 เธฟ2,857
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.44 เธฟ328
$5.65 เธฟ178
$15.70 เธฟ494
Cinema Ticket
$7.24 เธฟ228
$4.53 เธฟ142
$10.57 เธฟ332
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$418 เธฟ13.1K
$156 เธฟ4,892
$1,037 เธฟ32.6K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.7K เธฟ399.8K
$7,735 เธฟ243.2K
$23.2K เธฟ729.6K
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$47.52 เธฟ1,494
$15.12 เธฟ475
$90.7 เธฟ2,852
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.01 เธฟ1,069
$12.45 เธฟ392
$62.3 เธฟ1,958
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$97.1 เธฟ3,051
$50.1 เธฟ1,575
$150 เธฟ4,725
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.8 เธฟ2,415
$37.26 เธฟ1,171
$124 เธฟ3,905
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$494 เธฟ15.5K
$280 เธฟ8,799
$777 เธฟ24.4K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$269 เธฟ8,472
$155 เธฟ4,871
$465 เธฟ14.6K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,197 เธฟ37.6K
$547 เธฟ17.2K
$2,430 เธฟ76.4K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$659 เธฟ20.7K
$310 เธฟ9,736
$1,548 เธฟ48.7K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,017 เธฟ126.3K
$2,079 เธฟ65.4K
$7,760 เธฟ244.0K
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,165 เธฟ68.1K
$1,387 เธฟ43.6K
$3,866 เธฟ121.6K
๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$608 เธฟ19.1K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.68
3
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input โ€“ minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

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50843
41 $508 $800 $978 $2,030
97.63
369.4
52
67515
44 $582 $868 $1,073 $1,951
65.85
347.65
53
61900
39 $503 $779 $1,361 $2,126
39.93
355.38
54
19444
47 $545 $940 $1,405 $2,553
79.28
343.6
55
42193
46 $492 $901 $1,420 $2,031
141.11
264.44
56
61758
41 $583 $833 $1,152 $1,799
167
248.36
57
132040
41 $562 $821 $1,495 $1,807
60.51
326.48
58
40104
46 $582 $922 $1,185 $2,074
83.53
225.44
59
19900
46 $603 $929 $1,347 $2,056
85.43
303.31
60
29232
46 $633 $927 $1,609 $2,121
97.35
255.69
61
59304
51 $626 $1,005 $1,243 $2,200
336.58
224.99
62
74977
40 $591 $785 $1,309 $2,026
45.56
287.94
63
130531
40 $588 $775 $1,394 $1,766
54.05
288.29
64
60617
45 $609 $911 $1,302 $2,035
219.4
229.99
Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index
Cost of Living in Thailand - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thailand a good-value destination for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, and how does it compare to other regions?
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.
What does daily life look like when youโ€™re living in Thailand, in terms of housing, food options, transport, and errands, and what should you expect for budgeting?
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.
What factors influence quality of life in Thailand, and what budgeting approach and seasonal considerations help you tailor your stay?
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.

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