Cost of Living in Thailand - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Thailand
Address: TH

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $605 (excluding rent), and $945 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,424 (excluding rent), and $2,165 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.01 ฿96.2

$1.50 ฿48.11

$6.02 ฿192

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$27.75 ฿887

$15.42 ฿493

$61.7 ฿1,971

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.89 ฿220

$5.27 ฿168

$9.29 ฿297

Cappuccino

$2.15 ฿68.8

$1.25 ฿39.93

$4.06 ฿130

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

$0.72 ฿22.94

$0.48 ฿15.29

$1.28 ฿40.89

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.34 ฿10.96

$0.23 ฿7.31

$0.64 ฿20.60

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.12 ฿67.9

$1.51 ฿48.38

$3.64 ฿116

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.75 ฿120

$2.49 ฿79.6

$6.24 ฿199

Milk (1 liter)

$1.82 ฿58.1

$1.34 ฿42.91

$3.01 ฿96.2

White Bread (500g)

$1.38 ฿44.06

$0.91 ฿28.96

$3.03 ฿96.9

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.32 ฿42.22

$0.78 ฿24.82

$2.48 ฿79.3

Eggs

$2.17 ฿69.4

$1.37 ฿43.74

$2.85 ฿91.1

Local Cheese (1kg)

$17.35 ฿555

$9.33 ฿298

$37.31 ฿1,193

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.94 ฿93.8

$1.53 ฿48.82

$6.11 ฿195

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.57 ฿338

$4.64 ฿148

$18.57 ฿594

Apples (1kg)

$3.03 ฿96.7

$1.25 ฿39.92

$4.76 ฿152

Banana (1kg)

$1.32 ฿42.30

$0.75 ฿23.95

$2.70 ฿86.2

Oranges (1kg)

$2.10 ฿67.3

$0.94 ฿29.90

$3.13 ฿100

Tomato (1kg)

$1.67 ฿53.4

$0.93 ฿29.78

$2.81 ฿89.7

Potato (1kg)

$1.49 ฿47.61

$0.90 ฿28.63

$2.25 ฿71.9

Onion (1kg)

$1.30 ฿41.48

$0.88 ฿28.18

$2.22 ฿70.9

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.17 ฿37.44

$0.63 ฿20.01

$2.42 ฿77.5

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.49 ฿15.69

$0.30 ฿9.54

$0.74 ฿23.69

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.31 ฿138

$2.99 ฿95.5

$5.08 ฿163

Wine (Bottle)

$18.07 ฿578

$11.02 ฿352

$25.17 ฿805

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.81 ฿57.8

$1.30 ฿41.65

$2.44 ฿78.1

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.08 ฿98.3

$1.89 ฿60.4

$4.72 ฿151

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.81 ฿25.79

$0.32 ฿10.38

$1.61 ฿51.6

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.61 ฿1,074

$18.62 ฿595

$77.6 ฿2,480

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.24 ฿39.74

$1.09 ฿34.89

$2.33 ฿74.6

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.18 ฿37.88

$0.74 ฿23.63

$1.78 ฿57.0

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$6.29 ฿201

$3.78 ฿121

$12.58 ฿402

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.31 ฿42.01

$1.11 ฿35.44

$1.46 ฿46.60

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

$29.3K ฿938.2K

$21.6K ฿689.5K

$61.6K ฿2.0M

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

$28.4K ฿908.9K

$26.0K ฿830.8K

$31.3K ฿999.2K

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

$79.0 ฿2,526

$51.9 ฿1,658

$153 ฿4,877

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

$13.80 ฿441

$6.20 ฿198

$21.38 ฿684

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$18.08 ฿578

$12.22 ฿391

$24.45 ฿782

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.97 ฿1,598

$30.60 ฿978

$91.8 ฿2,935

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$10.16 ฿325

$5.50 ฿176

$15.28 ฿488

Cinema Ticket

$7.18 ฿229

$4.49 ฿143

$10.47 ฿335

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

$412 ฿13.2K

$154 ฿4,908

$1,023 ฿32.7K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$12.7K ฿404.4K

$7,695 ฿246.0K

$23.1K ฿738.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$48.26 ฿1,543

$15.36 ฿491

$92.1 ฿2,946

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$33.04 ฿1,056

$12.10 ฿387

$60.5 ฿1,934

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$95.2 ฿3,044

$49.14 ฿1,571

$147 ฿4,713

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$77.0 ฿2,461

$37.33 ฿1,193

$124 ฿3,978

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$482 ฿15.4K

$273 ฿8,729

$758 ฿24.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$265 ฿8,471

$152 ฿4,870

$457 ฿14.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,191 ฿38.1K

$544 ฿17.4K

$2,419 ฿77.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$654 ฿20.9K

$307 ฿9,825

$1,537 ฿49.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,995 ฿127.7K

$2,239 ฿71.6K

$7,709 ฿246.5K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,197 ฿70.2K

$1,441 ฿46.1K

$3,853 ฿123.2K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$627 ฿20.0K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.68

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

Last update: March 8, 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)
1	Ao Nang	-	46	$520	$904	$1,431	$2,152	54.18	133.64
2	Ayutthaya	50830	38	$501	$757	$1,267	$1,611	25.22	255.84
3	Bang Kruai	43453	43	$439	$864	$1,164	$1,925	191.56	384.39
4	Bangkok	5666264	53	$630	$1,056	$1,518	$2,435	25.57	250.11
5	Buriram	28333	46	$613	$911	$1,447	$2,014	267.74	282.75
6	Cha-am	31354	47	$542	$941	$1,110	$1,857	139.77	298.05
7	Chaiyaphum	42436	44	$572	$871	$1,295	$2,019	169.95	264.42
8	Chanthaburi	27602	44	$525	$863	$1,288	$1,936	177.22	331.51
9	Chiang Mai	127240	43	$552	$850	$1,241	$1,863	33.32	277.95
10	Chiang Rai	77672	42	$585	$848	$1,238	$1,781	172.79	273.83
11	Chon Buri	70364	38	$421	$749	$1,216	$1,797	27.55	332.85
12	Hat Yai	156802	37	$546	$737	$1,295	$1,902	18.93	320.27
13	Hua Hin	50169	45	$535	$907	$1,222	$1,955	156.76	321.18
14	Kalasin	37653	46	$600	$937	$1,158	$2,064	124.26	274.55
15	Khlong Luang	-	46	$493	$924	$1,153	$2,053	33.05	384.62
16	Khon Kaen	114459	39	$471	$777	$1,388	$1,801	89.64	291.89
17	Koh Chang	8500	50	$603	$1,015	$1,493	$2,572	110.94	149.26
18	Koh Lanta	32000	49	$608	$960	$1,447	$2,474	60.45	221.98
19	Koh Lipe	800	105	$846	$2,061	$2,230	$6,033	208.45	176.63
20	Koh Phan Ghan	-	54	$581	$1,093	$1,445	$2,776	14.81	239.49
21	Koh Phi Phi	2500	97	$810	$1,946	$2,087	$5,596	20.84	133.64
22	Koh Samui	62110	62	$766	$1,230	$2,043	$3,222	52.16	264.66
23	Koh Tao	1382	55	$637	$1,085	$1,603	$2,794	44.57	192.17
24	Krabi	50000	51	$656	$1,017	$1,332	$1,923	113.56	241.22
25	Lampang	52124	42	$455	$833	$1,170	$1,929	276.85	276.46
26	Loei	22677	46	$475	$927	$1,173	$2,022	334.17	269.12
27	Lopburi	26500	40	$421	$794	$1,065	$1,760	117.97	307.68
28	Maha Sarakham	46523	46	$505	$907	$1,418	$2,073	38.21	252.86
29	Nakhon Pathom	74446	31	$435	$631	$1,199	$1,748	85.09	320.01
30	Nakhon Ratchasima	126391	38	$517	$761	$1,173	$1,767	260.63	308.4
31	Nakhon Sawan	82305	47	$548	$934	$1,220	$2,099	225.05	302.35
32	Nakhon Si Thammarat	102152	53	$554	$1,067	$1,555	$2,437	17.21	311.31
33	Nong Khai	35000	38	$579	$750	$1,140	$2,019	50.18	85.05
34	Nonthaburi	254375	44	$668	$886	$1,228	$1,944	291.76	377.69
35	Pai	2284	44	$554	$901	$1,260	$2,005	93.97	224.83
36	Pak Kret	190272	44	$563	$893	$1,118	$1,985	187.33	361.7
37	Pathum Thani	18320	41	$449	$821	$1,233	$1,894	89.29	356.05
38	Pattani	43631	46	$572	$918	$1,226	$2,040	66.71	245.38
39	Pattaya	119532	49	$560	$976	$1,334	$2,090	279.9	293.31
40	Phetchabun	23823	45	$603	$913	$1,448	$1,979	40.09	285.21
41	Phitsanulok	66106	37	$525	$741	$1,064	$1,933	149.82	279.65
42	Phuket	79308	63	$693	$1,252	$1,682	$3,277	119.61	293.15
43	Prachin Buri	19910	43	$461	$856	$1,233	$1,988	187.06	314.17
44	Prachuap Khiri Khan	26926	47	$647	$941	$1,431	$2,123	65.48	301.56
45	Rangsit	85260	42	$548	$849	$1,135	$1,861	208.19	382.5
46	Ranong	16163	45	$505	$925	$1,318	$2,182	96.78	223.82
47	Ratchaburi	38208	42	$465	$822	$1,257	$1,932	33.43	319.81
48	Rayong	63565	42	$549	$842	$1,088	$1,955	84.35	333.83
49	Roi Et	34229	32	$569	$631	$1,312	$1,517	248.27	282.8
50	Sakon Nakhon	53100	44	$499	$875	$1,356	$1,931	52.7	267.61

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.