Cost of Living in Thailand
Summary of cost of living in Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,085.5$ (71,719.7฿), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 587.2$ (20,193.5฿), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Thailand is, on average, 48.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Thailand is, on average, 70.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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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) | 206.87 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 70.51 ฿ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 22.74 ฿ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.92 ฿ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 228.06 ฿ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.64 ฿ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 19.08 ฿ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 69.89 ฿ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 259.33 ฿ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 42.45 ฿ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 153.00 ฿ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 43.77 ฿ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 19.98 ฿ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 30.24 ฿ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 23.83 ฿ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.43 ฿ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 19.08 ฿ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 37.16 ฿ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.72 ฿ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.17 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 97.94 ฿ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 145.00 ฿ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 ฿ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,083.00 ฿ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35.63 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 157.62 ฿ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 907,500.00 ฿ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 921,874.12 ฿ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,650.67 ฿ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 453.49 ฿ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 576.03 ฿ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,630.59 ฿ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 323.20 ฿ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 240.00 ฿ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 13,041.24 ฿ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 419,804.25 ฿ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,542.67 ฿ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,106.06 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,053.07 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,437.32 ฿ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 16,094.87 ฿ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,908.72 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 40,236.02 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 22,287.93 ฿ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,309.87 ฿ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,612.54 ฿ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 21,339.46 ฿ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.70 |
Prices in Thailand
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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