Answered3 years ago
What is the average monthly living cost for a single person in Thailand?
Can someone please advise me how much is the monthly living cost in Thailand per person.thanks
Answer summary
The monthly living cost for a single person in Thailand can vary widely based on location and lifestyle. Estimates in the comments suggest a range from 20,000 THB (around $600) to 100,000 THB or more, depending on the area and individual spending habits. Key factors influencing costs include accommodation, food, health insurance, entertainment, and lifestyle choices such as dining out or traveling.
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Phu **********
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Giorgio ******
1500 € . you live correctly !
AxMdob *******
Around 800 euros weekly to survive in city,
A bit more in bangkok a bit less in chiang mai or huahin
(Not expet to live in a big house or eat healthy food every day , it s just basic living
A bit more in bangkok a bit less in chiang mai or huahin
(Not expet to live in a big house or eat healthy food every day , it s just basic living
Brown ********
Impossible too calculate so I can only give you my budget living in bang saray which is between 40-45k baht a month. But that's just living expenses such as rent, utilities, food, sundries, internet, bike fuel (own my own bike).
David *********
Here we go again ..
So ( as an absolute bare minimum) after transport and accomodation ( that's AFTER ) you need at least 10k baht per week x 4 = 40 k say plus 15k plus 10 = 65 k for an individual , now this is also the amount needed for you Visa , for 2 people , times it by 2 .
So ( as an absolute bare minimum) after transport and accomodation ( that's AFTER ) you need at least 10k baht per week x 4 = 40 k say plus 15k plus 10 = 65 k for an individual , now this is also the amount needed for you Visa , for 2 people , times it by 2 .
Melissa *********
I would suggest starting at numbeo.com to get a rough sense based on your needs.
Steve **********
Are you staying at Four Season's or a rural hostel ?
Cherlin ************
First start with your fix cost like accomodation. You can find rent from 5000thb to 100k thb a month
Ron *********
$25,000, maybe $30,000 daily. Not sure what that is in rupees but it's really expensive. Maybe try somewhere cheaper.
Bizen **********
Around 250$ if you are staying in dormitary or small apartment .
James ***********
Another stupid question
Rich *****
@James **********
, these no such thing as a stupid question, there’s only stupid people! 😀
Rick *********
You should divvy up your paycheck to the group for that question
Bruce *********
I average about 100K to 120K a month but then again I'm not stressing over money and go out quite a bit.
Kǎisǎ **********
Check numbeo.com and you can compare the cost of living per city (provided they have data)
James *********
Will you be living indoors - or, out?
Sean ******************
Lol. Love this question. Over and over. Here is my pre covid budget from July 2019 when I was in between bkk and Pattaya. If you don't drink or date, you can save a lot.
Karel *********
@Sean *****************
U can easily get a meal for 60 bahtSean ******************
@Karel ********
sure. But depends on where you want to do for the day. I would go to the food carts and pay 65 to max 80. But if you go into any restaurant and eat Western food 300. Lol. It was just a rough estimate of expenses I put together for some friends that wanted to travel to Thailand.Sean ******************
@Karel ********
haha right! Some people just want it though. Now I'm in United States paying a lot of money to eat Thai food. 🤣Karel *********
@Sean *****************
oh sure but then why even go to Thailand, hopefully not to eat western food 🥹
Gary *************
Do you want to live a Thai Lifestyle or a Western Lifestyle in Thailand?
That’s the question that you need to ask and will determine your cost of living.
Also where you are going to live.
That’s the question that you need to ask and will determine your cost of living.
Also where you are going to live.
Russell ********
@Gary ************
That is correct.There is a big difference between going out a couple of times a week and hanging out in top end Gogo clubs every night.
Charles *********
how long a piece of string
Eustace ******
Two k sterling min
Beach ********
How do you like to live?
Dennis **********
50,000 you say , what do i do after lunch
David ********
Per person is 50,000 baht per day and multiply that by how many days in the month
Brooke ******
Stupid question
Pukpui *****
If u just stay home then you need around 30,000 baht a month but (food, gasoline, private stuffs, facility etc.)
Martin **********
Not possible.
Seb ***********
It depends on the lifestyle that you want. For me, I live a decent life but hardly HiSo, nice condo, eat whatever I feel like and shop when I feel like it at markets and mid range places- not Louis Vuitton etc lol. I spend on average around 35,000 a month. Work pays a big chunk of my housing and all visa costs. The rest of the salary is for pension and travel. I don't own a house or car and don't want to be tied down to stuff like that either.
Mark ********
How long is a piece of string.
Dani *********
$3.42
Dan ********
Depends on what you want…
$600-800:existence
$1000:simple/comfortable
$1500:comfortable/nice
$2000+:very comfortable
$3000+:very comfortable/do whatever you want
$600-800:existence
$1000:simple/comfortable
$1500:comfortable/nice
$2000+:very comfortable
$3000+:very comfortable/do whatever you want
Rob **********
How long is a piece of string, your budget will depend on numerous thing’s, as you haven’t mentioned anything, as where you are staying, what you like to do etc etc, impossible to say, but allow at least a minimum of 75,000 baht person per month
Paul *******
Piece of string.😁
Julian ********
Boring
Terary **********
Some Thais do it with less than 10,000THB/month. Depends on your preferences and comfort levels. Do you need an air conditioner? cocktails? exotic meals?
I got by fine on 30,000 THB/month but it wasn't enough to get ahead or cover emergencies.
I got by fine on 30,000 THB/month but it wasn't enough to get ahead or cover emergencies.
Andre *********
Between 5.000 and 500.000 THB, depends your individual life style.
Ham ********
With 10,000 baht rent and simple life I would say 30,000 - 40,000 baht a month for a couple
Sharron *******
A couple that lives there helped me plan a budget. If I buy a condo , cash no payments just CAM, with their health insurance, everything electric, water, food travel, 25,000 baht a month. About $700.00 US
Pnkx *******
15k baht is the minimum wage in thailand
Wyn **********
Up to you really but possible to live on £800 to £1000 a month per person
Mind *****************
About treefiddy
Henrik *****
Elderly Thais have to live for 2-3000 bath a month.
Hovvard ******
I lived on about 5000 baht per month.
Gregg *************
Depends on how much fun you wanna have
Braulio *********
Lots
Mike *******
If you can answer how long is a piece of rope then I can answer how much it cost to stay in Thailand!!!
Garry ********
@Mike ******
twice,, half its length 🤣🤣
Thomas *******
@Mike ******
...damn right...🤣 ...if you cant calculate by yourself, you shouldn´t do a trip where no one will spoonfeed you trough!
Joe ******
Just tell us how you want to spend or can afford to spend every month.
Pete *******
Easy, government expects 65k baht per month expenditure. Budget for that and you’ll be ok.
Thomas *******
1 million and 1 baht
Jay *****
$100 AUD PER DAY PERFECT
Daniel ************
Kind of Depending on your "LIFE STYLE!!" 😎
Sam *******
Don't drink don't smoke can live for nothing
Braulio *********
@Sam ******
or eat 555
Andy ***********
250,000 is reasonable include accommodation . Of course you can live cheaper but up to your budget
Todd *********
@Andy **********
if you are poor like that, you just have to deal with it. But you won’t starve
W **************
43,546 Baht
Adrian ******************
Ffs
Bruce *********
@Adrian *****************
It's a daily question now.
Floris ***************
What a question ⁉️ depends what you want to do right!!!
Steve *******
As a single guy I live on around 45,000 bht per month in Nong Khai. I enjoy the quiet life and going to local Thai bars for a few beers. Also do a bit of travelling around. It all depends on the life style you want.
Gregg *************
You’ll leave with much less than you arrived with 🙈🦊🙈🙊🐸🦍
Dave **********
@Gregg ************
been here 7 years married to a Thai lady and school aged kid. My net worth has increased slightly 🙃 😐Dave **********
I spend 70,000 Baht per month, but have no house payments (own my home) no car payments (own the car ) Good Luck
Reasonable rent 15,000 + 16,000 Reasonable car payment = about 100,000 Baht per month
Reasonable rent 15,000 + 16,000 Reasonable car payment = about 100,000 Baht per month
Nika ********
Very difficult question. Depends on where you live, how you live and how many dependents you have.. so many other factors.. are you talking about coming for a holiday or living here?
Darshan *******
OP@Nika *******
long time stay
Bob *******
Somewhere between 75,000 and 200,000 bhat per month. 😎
Ian ********
Use cost of living comparison site
Ian ********
Depends thia way piss cheap western way fucking expecive 😊
Kevin *******
@Ian *******
and probably happier the thai way but knowing you still have more if neededKevin *******
@Ian *******
fair play to you
Nick ***********
37,654 bht
Werner *********
Dude....come here and work out yourself. Nobody will be able to help cause we don't live with you
Gregg *************
@Werner ********
precisely
Albert ********
Depends on your nightly rent and what you want to eat and drink.
Michael **************
@Albert *******
you are correct everyone is different some live on 1600usd some live on 3000usd. It’s all up to you and how you want to live.Albert ********
@Michael *************
my first room in Thailand was Miami hotel on soi sip sam. 5000 bhat a month that's no air con. Then moved to soi sip et that was *****
a month now it's 30 kGregg *************
That’s a stupid broad vague ques sir
Steve ********
@Gregg ************
It's not stupid , vague and broad yes , no need to be insulting .
Alan **********
🔔
Jagjeet ***************
No limit 🤣
AxMdob *******
Around
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0 baht monthly enough fo survive in bangkok but not enough for phuket or pattaya, don t expect to have big house or big condo this is just poor life ....
Matthieu **********
@AxMdob ******
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Frank **********
Depends if you own an elephant 🐘
Mahesh *********
About 50,000 Baht.
Steve *******
I've been here 7 years. I have spent 30,000 baht in a month and I have spent 150,000 baht in a month.
If you're asking what it costs to just live here, look at rental prices in the area you want to stay in, expect to spend around 10,000 for food and 3,000 on electricity, add on a motorbike rental, taxi, internet, and medical insurance to see how much you will spend per month.
If you're asking what it costs to just live here, look at rental prices in the area you want to stay in, expect to spend around 10,000 for food and 3,000 on electricity, add on a motorbike rental, taxi, internet, and medical insurance to see how much you will spend per month.
Brian *****************
I lived there with my gf and her daughter during covid, my expenses didn’t come to 800€ a month.
James *******
Do you like prostitutes?
Nick ************
Anything between
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and *****
00 baht a month should be fine.
Chattra *********
30,000
Matthew **********
A guy in Patong ? 10,000 a night. In a province with his girlfriend, home cooking etc? 10,000 a month.
John ****
First answer the question ' how long is a piece of string'?
Melissa *********
numbeo.com has been a good resource for me to compare cities
Joe ******
56'392THB
Tony ********
@Joe *****
and how many satang? 🤔Joe ******
Tony ********
I usually start with a tip, then go all in 🤔
Bjorn ***********
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Phil ******
฿65,000 baht minimum per month and then its your lifestyle really
@Darshan ******
. Please don't forget future medical and travel costs so allow another ฿30k pm
Ross ***********
when you times it by 5 with your friends it gets expensive but you can a pack of 1,000 straws very cheaply
Jon **********
20k a month is good living here, 25k if you enjoy nice wine and steak
Gordon *******
Hotel 30k a month
3k a day x30
Btn 120-130'000 a month
3k a day x30
Btn 120-130'000 a month
Gordon *******
More than that if you're eating out,and pay for accommodation
Albert *******
Your question is not a good question without more details about what you want and where .
Joshua **********
Can very greatly you can get by with as little as 500 usd. But my wife and I live an active lifestyle and spend 2500 USd
Lye **********
Depends on your lifestyle.
Bo *******
A single person must have 65.000 B per month for get VISA in Thailand.
I think the biggest costs are insurance and living. Then food can be very cheep but also very expensive. And one parameter is of course to use alcohol or not
I think the biggest costs are insurance and living. Then food can be very cheep but also very expensive. And one parameter is of course to use alcohol or not
Jon **********
@Bo ******
I think 65k and up a good estimate with a nest egg for emergencies
John ***********
@Jon *********
That's not cheap for a developing country.Jon **********
@John **********
a western living in a developing country is not the same costs as a local living in a developing country.
Ron ******************
The minimum wage is around B
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/m which is an indication on the low side. It depends on where you stay, what you do, what you eat etc. In a rural settings eating Thai food and traveling only in your area you can get away with B20 k. The sky is however the limit.John ***********
@Ron *****************
The minimum wage is 353 baht a day in Bangkok. Don't know how you get *****
B.Ron ******************
@John **********
try to employ a person for that wage in Bkk. Even in the sticks it's now B 400 to B 500 per day. Entry level wages for government officials are already above B 15 k.John ***********
@Ron *****************
My Thai mate working in a gas station in Pathum Thani earns the minimum wage. Not a job Thais want to do but 350 a day is what he makes.
Istvan *********
How long is a piece of string?
Garry ********
@Istvan ********
twice, half its length 🤣🤣Istvan *********
@Garry *******
possible 🤣🤣James *******
@Istvan ********
50 cmIstvan *********
@James ******
why? 🤔James *******
@Istvan ********
that's where I cut it.
Sergio *****
Google
John *******
If you get ladyboy is cheaper
Dean ********
@John ******
and if there is 5 of them paying for it even cheaperJohn *******
@Dean *******
even with the drink 5 straws
Martin ********
Too much
Damian *********
Can somebody tell me what the weather is like outside my house? It’s too much effort for me when I can have you do it. Thanks.
Andy *******
@Damian ********
I think it's hot in the day and cool at night, that's my thinking, could someone google it for me and let me know if I am right 😜😃😃
Taz **********
If you are good you can live as cheap as 15,000 baht per month 🤔
But that would mean
No beer
No girls
No eating out
Eating noodles everyday
Renting Thai style dormitory for 3,000 or less per month
No aircon
Start adding some of those things and the cost goes up the more you add 🤔🤔🤔
But that would mean
No beer
No girls
No eating out
Eating noodles everyday
Renting Thai style dormitory for 3,000 or less per month
No aircon
Start adding some of those things and the cost goes up the more you add 🤔🤔🤔
Brooke ******
That's a stupid question...lifestyles are not the same to everyone...
Steven *********
There are many sites on the internet that look at these variables at various monthly budget figures. Suggest you do some research there to get answers that will best match your individual budget and personal priorities.
Michael ********
Too many variables
Jacob ********
This is an argument that has gone on for decades from expats. I am staying out of this battle. Because whenever I mention how cheaply and well I have lived here for over two decades. I am told I must be living in a broken down wood shack in Isan with no running water. If you are able to speak basic Thai you can save yourself a lot of $$$ and stress in the long run.
David **********
@Jacob *******
you live in a glam shack?Jacob ********
@David *********
It does not matter how much you spend or where you live all that matters you are safe and happy.David **********
@Jacob *******
if you are happy, that is great. I would really need to downsize for that... and I probably should. CheersTaz **********
@Jacob *******
agree 👍
Brian ***********
555
Stephenie **********
My biggest expense living in Thailand is the brass. I've tried to keep it to less than 3 a week as it was getting so expensive
Brown ********
@Stephenie *********
gotta have at least 4. Gotta be chopping away more times than days in the week. 5 is perfect. 2 days weekend recoveryGordon *******
@Stephenie *********
Brass?Stephenie **********
@Gordon ******
h00kersMartin ********
@Stephenie *********
Grease does three a dayStephenie **********
@Martin *******
he did until he got the red card down the 6 😆 🤣
Sym *******
If you don't drink alcohol 25,
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,000 B, if you go to bars then 60,000 BBruce *********
@Sym ******
This is pretty accurate for most.Sym *******
@Bruce ********
We have to be realistic
Charles **********
Try Google 🤦🏻♂️😝🙏🏻🤷🏼♂️
Jim **********
27.3 baht
Andy ******
How long is a piece of string ,really you have to be more specific in your information,where in Thailand and what kind of lifestyle you like ??
Richard *********
Depends on how many bj a month
Isi *************
Depends where and your lifestyle, I can manage it for 6-7000 Baht and my friend have around 100.000
Gordon *******
@Isi ************
6-7000b a month including accommodation?You're obviously not going to a bar or eating in restaurants
Miserable existence
233b a day without accommodation
Isi *************
@Gordon ******
jop, he right. It's not that I couldn't afford, I just don't need. Eat together with my Thai parents, look sunset in the beautifulst colors, go running on amazing beaches... Quality life don't have to be expensiveIsi *************
@Gordon ******
Yeah, I live with them since years, they take care of me. Not my real parents but close toGordon *******
@Isi ************
You say Thai parentsIsi *************
@Gordon ******
I am not Thai?Gordon *******
@Isi ************
Right, didn't realise you were Thai,by your name sounded European.
Stevie *******
@Gordon ******
In my opinion, someone must have a miserable existence if they make their life dependent on financial means and cannot be happy with less consumption and material things. Happiness doesn't come from what you can afford, but rather from the fact whether you are a happy person yourself, I would sayIsi *************
@Gordon ******
nope you're right, I don't:)My House cost 2000 baht/month, it's just small basic Thai house (and I mean really basic basic 😅)
I don't go eat or party because I just don't want to. So this is my lifestyle and I am happy with it.
The way the question was asked is an possible answer
Adam *********
Depends on beer and punani requirements
Ruth *******
What is the monthly cost in India?
Darshan *******
OP@Ruth ******
Normal living *****
rs.
Isabella ************
@Darshan ******
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BAHTS IS A MINIMUM...a way or an other..Thailand is not so cheap anymore..I live here since 20 years...the local people can live with less because they live in Family. and have fruits vegetables and poultry ..the town People need more , even if they rent a small room for 3000 bahts..a simple small soup here cost now 40 to 50 bahts..you need a min. of 150 b to eat in the street without drinks ect ct ect
Wolfgang *******
@Darshan ******
Then you can live on the same costs here in Thailand. But it's just a "nomal" life. Normal for Asians, but probably not normal for westerners.Wolfgang *******
@Martin *******
Indians can make it!Martin ********
@Wolfgang ******
50,000 rupees is about 25,000 baht, that's gonna be tough for a foreigner, can be done but it's gonna be miserable
Pertti *************
In Pattaya, the minimum wage is
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฿? Local people stay alive.
Chittraporn ********
@Pertti ************
They will receive other staff benefits, OT and other financial allowances so total wGes could reach 20,000 or more.
Paul ***********
@Pertti ************
where you get thatPertti *************
@Paul **********
I think that is highest in ASEAN now.. Daily salary “min” is going up I think they talk ~600฿ 2027Pertti *************
@Paul **********
base of social security minimum payments. 1010฿ per month/worker
Giovanni ****************
2pp, foreigners, in Phuket no frills, 100,000 THB/month. All in
Maged ********
Accommodation 7.000-10.000. Health insurance 5.000, food 10.000-15.000, then travel ,transport ,phone,Internet, visa 10,000. So total 30.000 to 40.000 depend on spending and your life style can be 20.000 and can reach 60.000
Tracy *******
@Maged *******
forgive my dumbness but what does that equate to in US dollars?
Niamh *********
@Maged *******
well put!
Neil ********
@Maged *******
I am circa 50 for 2 of us but I don’t have health insuranceMaged ********
@Neil *******
better to get even basic inpatient cover
Darshan *******
OPThank you 🙏
David ***********
Between 5000thb to 5000000000 thb
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thb
Euan ********
@David **********
pretty much covers it.
Steve *******
Between $100 and $100,000k per month depending on what you want
Bonnie *********
@Steve ******
So, living on the street is an option?
Khadijah *********
@Bonnie ********
do you actually see foreigners living on the streets? Or at least the beaches and parks? Would they care?Bonnie *********
@Khadijah ********
You cannot live in Thailand for $100US or 100Euro. And yes, the Thais would care. Why do they want foreigners living on the streets?
Tony ******
@Bonnie ********
up to you 😆 🤣 😂
Gray ******
@Steve ******
I know guys on both ends.
Marc *********
Where in Thailand,how extravagant will you be living,will you be out all the time? How do you expect an answer with such a vague question is baffling
Soeren **********
40.000 thb and up
Paul *******
My wife and I have been living on 50,000 thb per month for many years, not including holidays or unexpected medical costs. You can probably live on 20,000 thb per month or spends hundreds of thousands a month depending on your lifestyle.
Steve *************
@Paul ******
50,000 baht, that is very good work there Paul.
Marty *********
You are probably going to have to be more specific but even if you are more specific there is still no answer to this question
John **********
It's completely varied depending on area and personal requirements. This might give you an idea
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Powelly *****
@John *********
this is absolute GOLD! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Cheers John.
Some solid figures with reliable research behind them.
Gene *********
I follow a guy on YouTube who gets $1500 a month SS and doesn't spend it all. He sees a girl in Phuket once a month too.
Gene *********
@John *********
That is an awesome link you provided.Todd *********
At least one million rupees
Troy ***********
@Todd ********
at least
Nigel *********
Where in Thailand?
Darshan *******
OP@Nigel ********
near Pattaya
Darren ******
@Darshan ******
I live 25 mins outside Pattaya , lovely beach.Bang saray.
Rent 2 bed house 10.000b and 400m off the beach.
House hold bills for 3 of us under 2000b.
Eating out
Indian curry 190b
Pie and chips 180b
English breakie 140-180b
Thai food 70-100b a meal
Drinking..
70b small -90b big
Location..
20 mins. Marko Sattahip
Plenty of schools here
Golf about 4 courses all with in 30mins.
Nong nuch 10 mins away
Water park and cinema 10 mins
All u need and not too far from Pattaya
Darren ******
@Kumars *********
all depends on Ur expenses in top of the rent , bills Do u eat at home , do u go out every night , do u drink , do u own a car ( fuel ).
But yes I live nicely on $2000 a month
Kumars **********
@Darren *****
so could you live comfortably with US $1000 or $2000 a month? Phil ******
@Darshan ******
too close to tourist spot which means more to spendActivity
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