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What are the average monthly water and electricity bills for a single person living in Thailand?
Hi new here so hello to everyone a bit of a silly question but what is the average water and electricity bill for a month single guy many thanks 🙏
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The average monthly water and electricity bills for a single person living in Thailand can vary significantly based on several factors including location, type of accommodation, and usage patterns. Many users reported their personal experiences, with electricity bills ranging from approximately 600 to 3,000 baht depending on air conditioning use, while water bills typically ranged from 50 to 250 baht. Factors such as the size of the condo, frequency of AC usage, and whether the unit is self-contained all play a role in the final costs.
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Philip *******
Mine runs about 800 baht for 2br condo when I have family visit ( brother and wife)as much as 1400 for month. My balcony faces beach so get sea breeze
Jerdian **********
On the moon or in Thailand?
Sasi ************
My city home with two people living there this month is (140+900) 1,040 water+electricity
During the summer with almost
During the summer with almost
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A/C the electricity goes out to 1,500-1,900 and the water stay around 140-150David ******
Water bill around £ 3 for a three bedroom property elctricty £ 16.00
Neil ***********
OP@David *****
thanks very muchDavid ******
@Neil **********
internet £10.00 per month and a gas bottle for cooking £ 10.00
Jesper *******
31 sqm condo 60-70 for water and 800-900 for electricity ....use aircon everyday
Neil ***********
OPJesper Ngiam thanks
Culpepper *******
I think I spend around 1500 for electricity and water. I just did the math in my head what I pay for internet, maid service, and the rest for ac/water.
I have a 49 sqm condo in Jomtien. I have my AC on a lot too.
I have a 49 sqm condo in Jomtien. I have my AC on a lot too.
Gary ***********
Water bill will vary on usage such as showers, obviously will be lower if you are Indian 😏😁
Russell ***********
AC is the main consumption, but about 5 baht unit is not too expensive
Neil ***********
OP@Russell **********
many thanks
Nongnuch ********
I have no idea, I have not been living on the moon, yet 🤓
Neil ***********
OPNongnuch Kamdee funny but not helpful
Derek *****
3k to 5k for everything—water, electric, internet,phone—if you’re like me and use air con day and night
Pui *****
Your electricity cost is almost completely dependent on your AC use pattern.
Neil ***********
OPPui Suu thanks
Charles ********
50 baht…as long as you bathe three times per day!
Terary **********
I pay 150 water, cooler months 2500 electric and 3500 during the warmer months.
Chris *********
Rural. Isan house. AC in the bedroom every night. Electric 1000 baht. Water 50 baht.
Graeme *******
House in rural Thailand 1 air con on most dsys for16 hours being our bedroom other air con in lounge maybe 4-5 times a months for 3-6 hours, water pump swimming pool gas cooking power bill on average 1100 baht a month. Water bill 72 baht a month just cleaned and changed pool water this month.
Neil ***********
OPGraeme Drake many thanks
John ********
Depends how much u use ... Dumb arse !
Michael ***********
John Massey hmm. That's why he uses the word 'average' :)
John ********
Michael Spigarolo should have left him on the moon !
Neil ***********
OPJohn Massey yes I know I asked an average
Magnus *********************
Running one “room” AC around
Now I got big house with several washers so it been more late years.
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in a house has costed around 3.500, water not been much, maybe 2-500.Now I got big house with several washers so it been more late years.
Sylvia ********
House can be alot hotter, sun direct on my roof whilst a condo you could be squeezed between 2 others using aircon.
I have climatise over the years sleep with windows open and just a fan. Others running aircon best part of the day. Also house can use bottles gas for cooking, condo all electric so that's more expensive.
So each type of accommodation have disadvantages
I have climatise over the years sleep with windows open and just a fan. Others running aircon best part of the day. Also house can use bottles gas for cooking, condo all electric so that's more expensive.
So each type of accommodation have disadvantages
Cragus *******
I live in a condo with a large bath and my water is 75 baht per month. Electricity for the past 2 months has been 450baht a month as its been cooler so no air con required.
Neil ***********
OPCraig Adams many thanks
Cragus *******
@Neil **********
my pleasure. During the hotter months with air con on the electricity would be more like 2500baht.
Garrett ***********
I live in Chiang Mai, condo is about 50sqm. Water is always 90 baht, electric is between 500 and 1k baht depending on season. My AC is on when I'm home.
Jonny *********
Water bill is from 105-130 Baht pr month. My consumption is approx 4 cubik pr month (4000 litres) Electric bill varies depending on season, but between 1200 to 2500 Baht
Danny ********
Electricity: 3 bed 2 bath, Aircon 6 hrs per day in only one room at a time. EV top up 2x per month, pool pump as required,around 2,500-3,000 per month direct from PEA.
Water: pool top up as required, water plants and household use 1,000-1,500 per 3 month.
Water: pool top up as required, water plants and household use 1,000-1,500 per 3 month.
Ken *********
Gary Porter's reply is almost exactly what it cost me for a studio apartment at The Royal Rayong condo for November of last year.
Michael ********
Ken Zuehlke yes his bills not cheap
Patrick ********
I pay 200 bht water and 8 bht per unit electric in my condo
Neil ***********
OPPatrick Linden many thanks
Paul ********
Personally and paying Government rates rates on 36sqm condo water was around 120 a month and Electric I'd say around 1050 a month.......2 aircon units but never on together and probably fairly low usage overall
Neil ***********
OPPaul Thomas many thanks
Paulette ******
So far, water, electricity and Internet not exceeded 1,300
Duncan *******
How long is a piece of string? It depends on what rate you're charged for both and how old/new your AC is and how much you use it.
Neil ***********
OP@Duncan ******
that's why I asked for an average don't reply if you can't be civilDuncan *******
@Neil **********
Let me make it clearer for you, then - there is no average. It all depends on multiple factors, the main one being how much you use AC. And how much you use AC would also depend on where in Thailand you are and your tolerance for warm to hot weather.Neil ***********
OP@Duncan ******
yes I understand just wanted a rough guide
Ian ************
Forme 1300 a month all up in a 1 br condo
Gary ********
I’m in a 35SM condo I use the AC a lot I average 1800 BHT a month and water is 250 BHT a month
Gary ********
Should be less .. the first year I had both ACs on now I’m more used to the weather. than good luck to you
Neil ***********
OPGary Porter many thanks for the information just go easy on the a/c
Neil ***********
OPGary Porter thanks I will not be using the a/c much just the TV fridge and microwave and water just for shower
Florenz ********
@Neil **********
I agree with Gary Porter. I also have a 35sm condo that has two A/C units. I only use one AC unit that is on pretty much 24 hours and the average bill is about 1,900 tbh a month. That’s through MEA which is cheaper and my water bill is average about 180tbh. Keep in mind this is for me and my girlfriend as far as water goes.Neil ***********
OPFlorenz Storey many thanks
Michael ******
Top end 40 sqm running a/c a lot condo 1000 bah/water but that’s high I’m around 600baht
Neil ***********
OPMichael Dove hi small studio about 30 sqm thanks
Michael ******
@Neil **********
only 500 a month if you don’t run up the a/c little frugal lolNeil ***********
OPMichael Dove yes a little frugal but I will be out most of the day
Ross ********
Where do you live in Thailand. What type a accommodation,eg house, condo or flat? Do use gas or electric for cooking? Do you have AC? There are many deails we need to know before we can say.
Neil ***********
OPRoss Parkes will only have the TV fridge and microwave and use aircon sparingly water just for daily showers and toilet many thanks
Paul *******
@Neil **********
. I don't use air con but I do cook my own meals everyday using an electric airfryer and an electric hob, I also have 2 stand fans running ****
. I use an electric shower twice per day My electric is paid at the government rate of just over 3 Baht per kw and my monthly bill is between 700 to 800 Baht per month. My water is 17 Baht per cubic metre and I pay 120 Baht per month
I live in a 30m² one bedroom condo
Jonny *********
@Neil **********
30 sqm my estimate is between 600-800 Baht pr month if you pay the government rate. Maybe even less then that, if you use a fan instead of aircon. Water have a minimum charge of 50 Baht pr month, but "normal use" will be no higher then 100-130 Baht pr month.Neil ***********
OPPaul Green many thanks for the information
Neil ***********
OPRoss Parkes hi pattaya 30 sqm studio
Bent *************
Marty *********
I run the AC 15hrs/day and pay 1,300฿ per month. 60 sqm condo in Bangkok
Todd *********
Marty Pollard on the opposite side of that, can easily cost me 13,000 baht monthly for small 3 BR villa with pool on Samui. But now solar lol
Neil ***********
OPMarty Pollard small studio about 30 sqm pattaya thank you
Alasdair ******
No real answer. You can rent some places where you pay the electricity bill, some landlords pay the bill and charge you at an inflated rate. Water rates are quite small. Check you lease
Neil ***********
OPAlasdair Munn thanks
Mark *******
@Neil **********
what he said is key. Some places almost double the electric rate. I never rent a place unless Im paying PEA (provincial elec authority) rates. Ive had apartments where the elec was as high as the rent. now I rent houses as it is same price or cheaper.Neil ***********
OPMark Isiab many thanks
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