Cost of Living in Thailand
Summary of cost of living in Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,199.6$ (71,398.2฿), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 619.8$ (20,118.5฿), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Thailand is, on average, 45.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Thailand is, on average, 68.1% 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) | 222.50 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 68.61 ฿ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 22.42 ฿ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.72 ฿ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 226.24 ฿ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 41.26 ฿ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 19.28 ฿ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 68.70 ฿ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 253.09 ฿ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 43.85 ฿ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 155.59 ฿ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 44.01 ฿ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.13 ฿ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 30.51 ฿ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.44 ฿ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.40 ฿ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 19.09 ฿ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 37.63 ฿ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.61 ฿ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 57.99 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 97.54 ฿ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 141.75 ฿ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 ฿ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ฿ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 157.83 ฿ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ฿ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 906,897.59 ฿ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,626.52 ฿ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 426.95 ฿ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 593.12 ฿ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,613.12 ฿ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 336.54 ฿ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 230.00 ฿ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 13,581.49 ฿ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 409,293.76 ฿ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,572.53 ฿ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,083.88 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,097.26 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,480.80 ฿ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 16,002.90 ฿ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,876.75 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 39,959.03 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 21,355.82 ฿ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,547.87 ฿ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,646.42 ฿ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 21,462.06 ฿ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.67 |
Prices in Thailand
This country had 5426 entries in the past 12 months by 608 different contributors.
Last update: 14 July 2025
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Last update: 14 July 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 | 42.7 | 22.2 | 33.8 | 48.4 | 35.9 | 40.9 | |
| Bangkok | 38.5 | 18.8 | 29.9 | 43.7 | 25.0 | 55.9 | |
| Pattaya | 35.9 | 14.5 | 26.6 | 41.4 | 26.3 | 36.3 | |
| Chiang Mai | 31.9 | 10.0 | 22.3 | 40.5 | 21.7 | 70.1 |
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