Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$300.00
$900.00
$50.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$100.00
$150.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$20.00
$50.00
$5.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$150.00
$300.00
$10.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$100.00
$250.00
$20.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$50.00
$150.00
$15.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$30.00
$200.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
Total
$790.00
$2,200.00
$105.00
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$150.00
Prices vary by location and amenities offered. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$2.00
Price varies by venue; local bars may charge less. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.00
Typical street food or local eateries. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$5.50
Prices at international chains may vary. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$2.50
Seasonal variations can affect pricing. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$1.50
Standard white bread; artisanal options cost more. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Prices may differ between local brands and imports. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$1.00
Common staple; prices stable year-round. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$5.00
Prices may vary slightly based on sourcing. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$8.00
Varies by cut and quality; imported beef is pricier. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Local wines available; imported wines are more expensive. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$1.00
Base fare in the city. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$0.30
Price per kilometer after the base fare. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$30.00
Covers BTS and MRT services. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$1.30
Prices fluctuate based on global oil prices. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$10.00
Basic plan with data; premium plans available. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Prices may vary by provider and speed. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$30.00
Varies by facility and location. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Prices may vary by court and membership. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$8.00
Standard pricing; premium screenings are higher. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$40.00
Prices vary based on brand and quality. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$30.00
Varies by style and store. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$60.00
Prices depend on brand and technology. per pair