Cost of Living in Pai
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Pai, Thailand
Average Monthly Cost
$600
per month
Budget
$326
Mid-Range
$566
Comfortable
$1,060
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $96 | $120 | $180 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $100 | $140 | $300 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $56 | $80 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $326 | $566 | $1,060 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$180/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$120/mo
Hostel$5/night
Airbnb$400/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$2
Mid-range Restaurant$6
Weekly Groceries$30
Coffee$1.5
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$80
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$25/mo
How Pai Compares
-56%
vs Asia
average
-66%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇹🇭Pai$600/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Pai
- ✓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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