Thailand
Cost of Living in Bangkok
Monthly Total
$1,111
$19,443
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$375
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$25
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$375
$6,563
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$114
$1,995
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$107
$1,873
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$180
$3,150
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$61
$1,068
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$1,111
$19,443
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