Summary of The Cost of Living in Thailand
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Thailand is $1,426.00 including rent, or $926.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Thailand is $2,054.90 including rent, or $1,554.90 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Thailand is $2,858.40 including rent, or $2,208.40 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Thailand ranges from $17,112.00 for a single person to $24,658.80 for a couple, and $34,300.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $11,112.00 for a single person to $18,658.80 for a couple, and $26,500.80 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Thailand, baseline monthly expenses range from $585.00 for a single person to $871.90 for a couple, and $1,224.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $405.00 for a single person to $691.90 for a couple, and $990.40 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Thailand, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,095.00 for a single person to $4,394.80 for a couple, and $6,071.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,995.00 for a single person to $3,294.80 for a couple, and $4,641.80 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Thailand is $880.00, which is 5.0% less than the average monthly cost of living and 117.3% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |