Capital city, Thailand
Cost of living in Bangkok
How much a month costs in Bangkok
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,340–2,090 (฿45,000–70,000).
Prices in Bangkok
Typical 2026 ranges in THB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | THB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ฿15,000–30,000 | $447–894 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ฿8,000–15,000 | $238–447 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ฿300–700 | $9–21 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ฿1,200–2,500 | $36–75 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ฿50–100 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ฿300–700 | $9–21 |
| Cappuccino | ฿60–120 | $1.8–3.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ฿90–180 | $2.7–5.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ฿17–47 | $0.5–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ฿80–160 | $2.4–4.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ฿250–500 | $7.5–14.9 |
| Gym membership (month) | ฿1,000–3,000 | $30–89 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ฿300–600 | $8.9–17.9 |
Value for money: 54/100
A value score of 54/100 means Bangkok gives more quality of life per dollar than 53% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 26th most affordable of 32 places we cover in Thailand.
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Cost of living across Thailand
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sukhothai | $656–1,040 | 96/100 |
| Udon Thani | $715–1,130 | 93/100 |
| Ayutthaya | $834–1,250 | 86/100 |
| Kanchanaburi | $834–1,250 | 87/100 |
| Hat Yai | $834–1,250 | 82/100 |
| Pai | $834–1,340 | 86/100 |
| Chiang Rai | $894–1,430 | 78/100 |
| Khao Yai | $954–1,490 | 78/100 |
| Khao Sok | $954–1,490 | 77/100 |
| Chiang Mai | $1,040–1,490 | 75/100 |
| Jomtien | $1,070–1,730 | 72/100 |
| Pattaya | $1,130–1,790 | 59/100 |
| Koh Lanta | $1,130–1,850 | 65/100 |
| Koh Chang | $1,190–1,850 | 64/100 |
| Krabi | $1,190–1,940 | 62/100 |
| Koh Tao | $1,190–1,940 | 63/100 |
| Khao Lak | $1,250–1,940 | 60/100 |
| Koh Samet | $1,250–1,940 | 61/100 |
| Koh Kood | $1,250–2,030 | 60/100 |
| Koh Phangan | $1,250–2,090 | 57/100 |
| Hua Hin | $1,250–2,090 | 58/100 |
| Railay | $1,250–2,090 | 60/100 |
| Koh Lipe | $1,340–2,030 | 55/100 |
| Bangkok | $1,340–2,090 | 54/100 |
| Rawai | $1,430–2,240 | 53/100 |
| Patong | $1,430–2,320 | 38/100 |
| Phuket | $1,490–2,380 | 48/100 |
| Koh Samui | $1,490–2,380 | 45/100 |
| Koh Phi Phi | $1,490–2,380 | 45/100 |
| Kata Beach | $1,490–2,380 | 48/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Bangkok
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Bangkok?
About $745–1,040 on a lean budget, $1,340–2,090 for a comfortable month and $3,280–5,360 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Bangkok?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ฿15,000–30,000 ($447–894) a month in the center and ฿8,000–15,000 ($238–447) outside it.
How much does food cost in Bangkok?
A local meal is ฿50–100 ($1.5–3.0); a mid-range restaurant is ฿300–700 ($9–21) per person.
Is Thailand expensive?
Prices in Thailand are about 31% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- BTS Skytrain
- MRT (Bangkok Expressway and Metro)
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Don Mueang Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Grab Thailand service areas
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.