Cost of Living in Thailand
Summary of cost of living in Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 12,647.7R$ (72,248.5฿), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 3,555.5R$ (20,310.2฿), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Thailand is, on average, 45.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Thailand is, on average, 68.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.51 R$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 157.55 R$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.51 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.25 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 21.01 R$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 12.26 R$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.98 R$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.91 R$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 40.37 R$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.18 R$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.36 R$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 12.17 R$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.76 R$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.59 R$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 27.18 R$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.79 R$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.51 R$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5.32 R$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.24 R$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.94 R$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.35 R$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 6.56 R$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.92 R$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 105.04 R$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 10.20 R$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.29 R$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.38 R$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.38 R$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 201.32 R$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.56 R$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 11.27 R$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.01 R$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 27.56 R$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 166,743.15 R$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 160,981.82 R$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 462.82 R$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 78.69 R$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 101.56 R$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 288.06 R$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 57.81 R$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 42.01 R$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,299.96 R$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 71,347.75 R$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 275.47 R$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 191.74 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 536.75 R$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 436.84 R$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,787.90 R$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,567.77 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 6,935.69 R$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,807.55 R$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,180.98 R$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,162.08 R$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,797.16 R$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.73 |
Prices in Thailand
This country had 5333 entries in the past 12 months by 605 different contributors.
Last update: 20 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 20 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 | 42.3 | 21.4 | 33.0 | 49.1 | 32.9 | 41.9 | |
| Bangkok | 39.0 | 18.1 | 29.7 | 45.4 | 24.9 | 54.4 | |
| Pattaya | 35.2 | 14.5 | 26.0 | 42.8 | 26.6 | 36.0 | |
| Chiang Mai | 31.9 | 9.2 | 21.8 | 40.6 | 21.6 | 70.3 |
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