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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Thailand
Spending runs from THB 5,070 a month in the poorest fifth to THB 26,500 in the richest
Per person, whole country
THB 10,600
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
THB 5,070richest 20%
THB 26,500
Where people spend money in Thailand
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Thailand in numbers
Dining out takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 19.1% of spending here, or THB 2,030 a month, against 7.1% in a typical country, 12 points more.
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 81% of countries. A basket that costs THB 32,700 at world-middle prices costs THB 24,500 here.
Typical spending takes 70% of the average wage
A typical person spends THB 10,600 a month while the average take-home wage is THB 15,300, so 30% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Thailand compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Thailand against other countries
Cheaper than 81% of countries
Where Thailand sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs THB 32,700 at world-middle prices costs THB 24,500 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (United Nations Statistics Division), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Thailand
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Thailand?
A typical person in Thailand spends about THB 10,600 a month — around THB 128,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Thailand?
By spending, Thailand ranks #97 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about THB 10,600 a month, the poorest 20% about THB 5,070 and the richest 20% about THB 26,500. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Thailand in US dollars?
The cost of living in Thailand is about $325 a month, or roughly $3,900 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Thailand?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about THB 5,070 a month per person, a typical one around THB 10,600, and a comfortable life around THB 14,300. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Thailand?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about THB 2,680 a month (25% of spending). Then come dining out (THB 2,030, 19%) and transport (THB 1,310, 12%).
Is the average salary in Thailand enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about THB 10,600 a month, while the average take-home pay in Thailand is about THB 15,300. For more on incomes, see salaries in Thailand.
Is Thailand an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Thailand is more expensive than 48% of countries worldwide and ranks 11th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
What currency is used in Thailand?
Thailand uses the Thai Baht (THB). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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