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Expat Budget: 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for expatriates in Bangkok. All amounts in THB (฿), editable to match your lifestyle.
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Bangkok combines a low base cost of living with wide variation depending on lifestyle choices. Prices are in Thai baht, and the exchange rate heavily favors euro and dollar earners. Street food and local markets keep grocery costs minimal, while expat-oriented housing and international schools can approach Western price levels.
Last updated: August 2026. Sources: Numbeo, NSO Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bangkok?
Around 23,500 THB per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre and 11,800 THB outside the centre (Numbeo, NSO Thailand).
What monthly budget excluding rent in Bangkok?
Monthly single-person markers, in THB: groceries 7,300, utilities 3,500, internet 600, public transport pass 1,200. The calculator above adjusts each line by profile.
Is Bangkok more expensive than Paris?
On our consolidated index (Paris = 100), Bangkok stands at 50. Overall cost of living is lower than in Paris.