Cost of Living in Bangkok
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Bangkok, Thailand
Average Monthly Cost
$1,600
per month
Budget
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Mid-Range
$NaN
Comfortable
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💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $320 | $400 | $650 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $NaN | $NaN | $NaN |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $105 | $150 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $NaN | $NaN | $NaN |
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Prices shown in USD (converted from THB)
Local prices in ฿ shown in parentheses
Updated: 1/8/2026
How Bangkok Compares
+17%
vs Asia
average
-10%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇹🇭Bangkok$1,600/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
Price Comparison vs Asia
| Item | Bangkok | Asia Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Rent (1BR) | $605 | $713 | -15% |
| 🍜Meal | $2.9 | $3.2 | -9% |
| ☕Coffee | $2.3 | $2.2 | 5% |
| 🚇Transit | $34 | $21 | +62% |
| 💪Gym | $53 | $53 | 0% |
Explore Asia Destinations
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Bangkok
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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