CityLivingCostsCityLivingCosts
Bangkok skyline

🇹🇭Cost of Living in Bangkok

Thailand · Population: 10,539,000 · Cost Index: 38/100

Cost of Living in Bangkok

Thailand · Asia

Bangkok is Thailand's capital, renowned for ornate shrines, vibrant street life, and incredible street food. It is a popular destination for digital nomads seeking affordable living.

10,539,000

Population

38

Cost Index

65

Safety Index

62

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $1,600 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $742.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$550.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$320.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,350.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$750.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $4.38
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$2.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$22.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.60
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.30
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.10
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.80
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.00
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50

Transportation

Avg: $7.66
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$35.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.80
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.35
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.15

Utilities

Avg: $41.67
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$95.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$18.00

Healthcare

Avg: $17.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$20.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$25.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$8.00

Entertainment

Avg: $12.33
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$38.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$5.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.80
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $47.33
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$45.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$22.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$75.00

Compare Bangkok with another city

See how Bangkok stacks up against any other city in our database.

Quick Facts

Currency
THB
Language
Thai
Cost Index
38/100
Safety Index
65/100
Quality of Life
62/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.