Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭
#388
,
Nomad Score:
75%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or WiFi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily cost estimate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Usually one-time or occasional fees |
| Total |
$590.00
$2,310.00
$97.00
|
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
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are generally affordable; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Street food and local eateries offer the best prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
Prices vary slightly between international chains and local fast food.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.50
Imported fruits tend to be more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Local bakeries offer fresh bread at lower prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Prices stable year-round.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
Locally produced rice is affordable and widely available.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.00
Prices can vary slightly by market and season.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.50
Beef is more expensive than chicken; imported cuts cost more.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$10.00
Imported wines are pricier; local wines are less common.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.70
Base fare for metered taxis in Bangkok.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.30
Metered rate; traffic can affect total cost.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$40.00
Covers BTS, MRT, and buses; convenient for daily commuters.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Prices fluctuate with global oil markets.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.00
Includes data and calls; prepaid plans are common.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Reliable broadband widely available in urban areas.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Prices vary by gym quality and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Weekend rates are higher; weekday rates can be 20-30% cheaper.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$6.00
Prices vary by theater and time of day.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Local brands are cheaper; international brands cost more.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$20.00
Prices vary by market and quality.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
International brands are more expensive; local brands are cheaper.
per pair