Cost of Living in Thailand
Summary of cost of living in Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 40,575.6R (71,891.3฿), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 11,427.8R (20,247.6฿), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Thailand is, on average, 47.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Thailand is, on average, 69.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 56.44 R | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 505.14 R | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 114.97 R | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 39.51 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 67.73 R | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 39.81 R | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 12.73 R | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.13 R | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 129.50 R | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 22.87 R | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 10.77 R | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 39.51 R | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 146.76 R | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 23.97 R | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 86.09 R | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 24.83 R | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 11.25 R | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 17.07 R | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 13.50 R | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 12.66 R | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 10.73 R | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 20.97 R | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 9.41 R | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 338.64 R | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 32.87 R | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 55.19 R | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 81.84 R | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.80 R | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 611.25 R | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 19.75 R | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 36.33 R | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 112.88 R | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 88.88 R | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 512,194.80 R | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 519,492.69 R | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,501.76 R | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 253.20 R | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 324.85 R | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 926.23 R | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 181.39 R | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 138.28 R | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,447.05 R | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 237,623.08 R | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 881.93 R | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 622.41 R | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,729.24 R | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,380.16 R | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 9,096.93 R | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,034.41 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 22,638.16 R | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 12,553.95 R | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,942.53 R | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,726.44 R | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,036.21 R | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.73 |
Prices in Thailand
This country had 5041 entries in the past 12 months by 576 different contributors.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: April 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
By City in Thailand
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Bangkok | 37.9 | 18.3 | 29.4 | 45.0 | 23.6 | 49.9 | |
| Pattaya | 33.4 | 14.5 | 25.1 | 40.9 | 24.4 | 34.8 | |
| Chiang Mai | 30.0 | 9.3 | 21.0 | 38.9 | 18.5 | 65.9 |
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