Can You Afford to Live in Thailand?

Calculate your monthly budget for Bangkok, Phuket, and beyond based on your lifestyle.

Thailand Affordability Calculator

Real-time cost estimation engine

Approx. $1429 USD

Comfortable LivingVerdict
Rent฿15,000
Food & Daily฿9,000
Health & Misc฿8,600
Total Estimated Cost฿32,600
Potential Savings+฿17,400

Rent is 30% of your income

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Why Use This Cost Calculator?

Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and retirees, but costs can vary wildly. Living in Bangkok is significantly more expensive than Chiang Mai. Our tool uses real-time 2024 data to help you plan your move.

City Comparison

Compare costs between major hubs like Bangkok and island life in Phuket.

Inflation Adjusted

Prices are updated regularly to reflect the current economic situation.

Hidden Costs

We include often overlooked costs like healthcare and visa runs.

Average Costs in Thailand (2024)

ItemCost (THB)Cost (USD)
Street Food Meal฿50 - ฿80$1.50 - $2.30
Studio Apartment (City)฿12,000+$340+
High-Speed Internet฿600$17
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