Thailand Cost of Living Calculator

Estimate your monthly budget in Thailand — from essentials to premium living

Want to know how much it really costs to live in Thailand? This interactive calculator helps you estimate your monthly expenses based on lifestyle, location, and personal choices. Whether you’re a student, retiree, or digital nomad, you’ll see what it takes to live at an Essential, Budget, Comfortable, or Premium level.

Thailand Cost of Living Calculator

Choose your city, accommodation, and lifestyle to estimate your monthly costs in Thailand (THB).

Sample Calculations

Single Expat in Chiang Mai
Housing (1-bed condo, center)
12,000 THB
Utilities & Internet
2,500 THB
Food
10,000 THB
Transportation
3,000 THB
Entertainment & extras
7,000 THB
Total
~34,500 THB
Couple in Bangkok
Housing (modern 1-bed, central)
28,000 THB
Utilities & Internet
4,000 THB
Food
18,000 THB
Transportation
6,000 THB
Entertainment & extras
12,000 THB
Total
~68,000 THB
Family of 3 in Hua Hin
Housing (3-bed house, near beach)
25,000 THB
Utilities & Internet
5,000 THB
Food
22,000 THB
Transportation (car + petrol)
10,000 THB
School fees (int’l KG)
15,000 THB
Entertainment & extras
8,000 THB
Total
~85,000 THB

Lifestyle Levels Explained

✅ Essential

Covers only the basics: simple housing, local food, and public transport. Very frugal living, but doable if you’re careful.

✅ Budget

A modest but manageable lifestyle: good size condo or house, mostly Thai meals, and some entertainment. Balanced but with little room for extras.

✅ Comfortable

Good quality of life with modern condo or house, a mix of Thai and Western food, transport flexibility, and regular leisure activities.

✅ Premium

Upscale lifestyle with private pool villa or luxury condo, international dining, travel, and full conveniences — comfort without compromise.

Next Steps: Explore More

✅ Full guide: Cost of Living in Thailand

Deep dive on cities, budgets, and real-world tips.

Read Guide
✅ Download: Sample Monthly Budget

Print-friendly worksheet for planning on paper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are clear, concise answers to the most common questions about using this tool and estimating your monthly costs in Thailand.

📌 What costs does the tool include?
Housing, utilities, internet, food, transport, and lifestyle extras. Add schooling, insurance, or car costs in the extras fields if relevant.

📌 How accurate are the numbers?
They are research based ranges that we review regularly. Use them as a realistic starting point and adjust to your city, rent, and habits.

📌 Does the budget include visas and health insurance?
Not by default. Add them under extras. For insurance options, see the Health Insurance Guide. For visa fees, see Long-Term Visa Options for Thailand

📌 How do the lifestyle levels work?
They preload typical spending for each category at different comfort levels. Choose the level that fits you, then edit any line item.

📌 Can I use this for a couple or a family?
Yes. Increase housing, food, and transport as needed, and add schooling or childcare under extras. See the Sample Calculations for examples.

📌 Are totals per person or per household?
Totals are per household unless stated.

📌 Can I download or print a budget?
Yes. Use the printable worksheet: Monthly Thailand Expat Budget Sheet (PDF)

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