Cost of Living in Thailand
Summary of cost of living in Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,180.7$ (72,179.2฿), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 613.4$ (20,302.7฿), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Thailand is, on average, 46.4% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Thailand is, on average, 69.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 900.00 ฿ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 220.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 70.18 ฿ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 22.51 ฿ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.82 ฿ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 230.50 ฿ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.85 ฿ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 19.18 ฿ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 69.53 ฿ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 255.20 ฿ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 43.42 ฿ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 155.30 ฿ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 44.43 ฿ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 19.98 ฿ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 30.40 ฿ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.38 ฿ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.57 ฿ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 19.21 ฿ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 37.19 ฿ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.75 ฿ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.29 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 98.51 ฿ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 145.00 ฿ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 ฿ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,150.00 ฿ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 157.67 ฿ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 952,500.00 ฿ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 919,589.07 ฿ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,663.76 ฿ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 448.28 ฿ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 577.84 ฿ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,634.10 ฿ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 324.38 ฿ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 240.00 ฿ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 13,138.23 ฿ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 407,613.64 ฿ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,570.47 ฿ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,103.04 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,066.13 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,495.42 ฿ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 15,812.19 ฿ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,970.42 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 39,077.75 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 21,760.30 ฿ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,462.43 ฿ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,642.38 ฿ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 21,579.07 ฿ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.73 |
Prices in Thailand
This country had 5241 entries in the past 12 months by 591 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: May 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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| Phuket | 40.7 | 21.0 | 31.9 | 48.4 | 30.2 | 42.8 | |
| Bangkok | 38.3 | 17.5 | 29.0 | 44.8 | 23.8 | 53.7 | |
| Pattaya | 34.5 | 14.3 | 25.5 | 42.2 | 25.4 | 36.4 | |
| Chiang Mai | 31.2 | 9.1 | 21.3 | 40.3 | 19.9 | 71.0 |
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