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Thailand · Living Guide

Plan Your Life Abroad.

Understanding your costs before you leave means fewer surprises after you arrive. Estimate your monthly budget by city and lifestyle — rent, food, transport, and utilities included.

BangkokBudget-Conscious

Estimated Monthly Cost · per month

฿11,600/ month
Budget-friendly· monthly estimate
Rent34%฿4,000
Food & Drinks47%฿5,400
Getting Around10%฿1,200
Utilities & Internet9%฿1,000
34%

฿4,000

Rent

Shared room or dormitory

47%

฿5,400

Food & Drinks

A mix of local markets, street food, and the occasional restaurant

10%

฿1,200

Getting Around

Daily bus, songthaew, Grab, and the occasional taxi

9%

฿1,000

Utilities & Internet

Electricity, water, mobile data, and WiFi

City comparison · Budget-Conscious

Before you leave — funds needed

฿27,600

Security deposit (2 months rent)฿8,000
First month living costs฿11,600
Estimated one-way flight฿8,000

Not included in these estimates

Tuition fees • Health insurance • Visa & immigration fees • Books & supplies

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