Pattaya, Thailand 🇹🇭
#392
,
Nomad Score:
72%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Taxis, motorbike rentals, or local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Tours, entertainment, and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily cost estimate |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa extensions and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$600.00
$2,070.00
$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)
$350.00
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
$1.80
Local beers are widely available and affordable.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Street food and local restaurants offer good value.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
International chains are slightly more expensive.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.20
Imported fruits tend to cost more.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.20
Local bakeries offer fresh bread at lower prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Mostly imported, prices stable year-round.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
Locally produced, staple food with stable pricing.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$2.50
Locally sourced, prices may vary slightly by season.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$5.50
More expensive due to import and demand.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$8.00
Imported wines, prices vary by brand.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.70
Base fare within city limits.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.40
Rates may increase slightly during peak hours.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$20.00
Limited public transport options; mainly songthaews.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.10
Prices fluctuate with global oil markets.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.00
Includes moderate data; prepaid plans common.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Reliable broadband available in most areas.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Prices vary by facility and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$8.00
Weekend rates slightly higher than weekdays.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Modern cinemas with English-language films available.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Mid-range brands available in shopping centers.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$20.00
Lightweight fabrics popular due to tropical climate.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
International brands available; prices similar to global averages.
per pair