Cost of Living in Pattaya
Summary of cost of living in Pattaya, Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are €1,933.7 (฿72,789.4), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are €533.2 (฿20,072.3), excluding rent.
- Pattaya is 47.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Pattaya is, on average, 52.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €2.92 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €31.88 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €7.97 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €2.06 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.39 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €1.79 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €0.62 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €0.27 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.57 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.17 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.56 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €1.93 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.24 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €1.06 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €4.11 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.40 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.50 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.76 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €0.78 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.49 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.43 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.11 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.41 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €15.94 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.54 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.62 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €3.87 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €0.53 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €17.53 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.20 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.58 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €3.19 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.31 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €40,804.89 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €23,892.04 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €82.39 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €10.34 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €16.99 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €37.99 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €18.60 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €6.77 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €555.14 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €12,761.27 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €45.20 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €26.13 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €84.27 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €67.75 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €498.11 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €327.64 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,353.96 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €703.70 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €209.37 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €120.42 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €411.84 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.96 | |
Prices in Pattaya
This city had 599 entries in the past 12 months by 50 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2026
Last update: 15 October 2026
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Since 6 years i live in bangkok. Never ever - not at bkk, not at chiang mai, not at Pattaya, not at hua hin - i payed for a km by taxi around 40 baht. The basic price has always been 35 baht including the first km. Every km on top is indicated with around 10 baht. This means, for a 10 km trip you have to pay around 120 baht. Depending on traffic situation. Who ever tells you the taxi km is around 30 or 40 baht is wrong. Definitly. Look for taxi with taximeter.
Apart from this, your indicated prices are more or less accurate - for tourists. If you are in a position to let locals help you, the rentals can be halved. Those who shop on the daily market may reduce their expences bei 20 to 30%.