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Thailand

Trust 100
Cities tracked
9
Local currency
฿
87
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
82 passports
Official policy
Safety index
60 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
225 Mbps
52 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
35.0%
VAT 7% · Corp 20%
Thailand

About Thailand

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$484
Family of 4 / mo
$1,230
Internet
219.63Mbps
Interest rate
2.5%
Inflation
0.61%
Population
66.05M

Thailand, known as the "Land of Smiles," is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia that attracts millions of visitors each year. It is famous for its stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and rich culture. The capital city, Bangkok, is a bustling metropolis filled with impressive temples, delicious street food, and lively markets.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $87.67
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $58.89
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $34.61
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $99.12

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.14
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $632.74

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.7
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $4.19
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $2.27
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.33
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $2.19

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $2.44
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $27.93
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $6.98

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $12.23
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.04
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $1.47
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.15
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.55
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.52
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.22
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.16
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.57
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $20.94
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $4.89
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $2.66

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $328.2
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $456.88
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $252.03
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,252
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $685.44
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $182.21

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $55.04
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $10.68
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $6.98
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $413.14
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $13,396

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $1.96
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $1.22
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $41,893
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $5.24
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $35.46
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $29,671
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.05

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $22.23
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $73.21
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How we calculate these numbers

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